Loch Lomond 47 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 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills SeriesThe Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
DistilleryLoch LomondThe Macallan
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44.3%43%
Age47 yr25 yr
Price£3470.19£2750
Rating4.91/5

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value2/100

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is rated higher (4.91 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £3470.

For beginners: The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (47 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£3470.19 vs £2750)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£2750 vs £3470.19)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 47 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

Old WoodDried FruitSherried

Only Loch Lomond 47 Year Old Remarkable Stills Series

ToastedNutty

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

ChocolateTobacco

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