Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky
Royal Salute
£350
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Royal Salute | The Macallan |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £350 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended 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).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky is better value at £350 vs £399.
For beginners: Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£350 vs £399)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £350)
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended 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 Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Bot.1980s / Brown Wade Decanter Blended Whisky
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)