Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release) vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Port Askaig
£329
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release) | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | The Macallan |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £328.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
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).
Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release) is better value at £329 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£328.95 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £328.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
Port Askaig 25 Year Old (2024 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange