Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Macallan
★ 4.83
£999
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£1299
| Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Macallan | Strathisla |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.5% | 43% |
| Age | 29 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £999 | £1299 |
| Rating | 4.83/5 | 5.00/5 |
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £999 vs £1299.
For beginners: Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£999 vs £1299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 29 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1299 vs £999)
Who should buy Macallan?
Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Strathisla?
Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Macallan 29 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Strathisla 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)