Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
£500
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 15 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £500 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £500.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£500 vs £399)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £500)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Linkwood 15 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)