The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
DistilleryThe Blended Whisky CompanyThe Macallan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV52.1%43%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£349.95£399
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value14/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value13/100

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 is better value at £350 vs £399.

For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£349.95 vs £399)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £349.95)

Who should buy The?

The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Dried Fruit

Only The Lost Distilleries Blend - Batch 9

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SherriedVanillaToastedHoney

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