Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de TronçaisThe Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
DistilleryMidletonThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48%43%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£3776.5£2750
Rating5.00/54.91/5

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value1/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £3777.

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

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£3776.5 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 £3776.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Midleton?

Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Wood

Only Midleton Very Rare Forêt de Tronçais

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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