The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) vs Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe MacallanTomatin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£399£399
Rating5.00/5

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £399 vs £399.

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

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

SherriedVanillaDried FruitToasted

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old / John McDonald Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractNutty

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