Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two vs The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter TwoThe Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryMidletonThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS48 yr
Price£45000£38995
Rating3.86/5

Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (3.86 vs 0.00).

The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £38995 vs £45000.

For beginners: The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£45000 vs £38995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.9)

The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (3.9/5)
  • +More affordable (£38995 vs £45000)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Who should buy The?

The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor) 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 Wood

Only Midleton Silent Distillery 46 Year Old / Chapter Two

LeatheryCitricNutty

Only The Macallan 48 Year Old 1969 - The Rarest of the Rare Collection (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

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