Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary
Kilkerran
£399
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilkerran | The Macallan |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 43% |
| Age | 17 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £399 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
Kilkerran 17 Year Old - 20th Anniversary
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange