Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask
Tamnavulin
£299
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tamnavulin | The Macallan |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £299 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask
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).
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask is better value at £299 vs £399.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£299 vs £399)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 18 years)
- +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 £299)
Who should buy Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin 25 Year Old 1977 (cask 5470) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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