Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Macallan
£455
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macallan | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £455 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
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 £455.
For beginners: Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£455 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 £455)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Macallan 1998 / 26 Year Old / Cask #21603913 / Speymalt / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)