Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
Loch Lomond
★ 5.00
£3450
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
The Macallan
★ 4.91
£2750
| Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series | The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | The Macallan |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.2% | 43% |
| Age | 45 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £3450 | £2750 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.91/5 |
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Quick verdict
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £3450.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£3450 vs £2750)
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£2750 vs £3450)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy The?
The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 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 Loch Lomond 45 Year Old - Remarkable Stills Series
Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018