Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) vs The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018
DistillerySpringbankThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%43%
Age24 yr25 yr
Price£2999£2750
Rating5.00/54.91/5

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value2/100

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

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

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.91).

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018 is better value at £2750 vs £2999.

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

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£2999 vs £2750)

The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£2750 vs £2999)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 24 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Springbank 24 Year Old Asanoha Dragon - Yokai Series (East Asia Whisky Company)

Nutty

Only The Macallan 25 Year Old Sherry Oak - Pre 2018

Tobacco

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