The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) vs Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask

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

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask
DistilleryThe MacallanTomatin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age18 yr18 yr
Price£399£350
Rating5.00/5

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask 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 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)

Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£350 vs £399)

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 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Tomatin 18 Year Old 1976 (cask 27635) - First Cask

Old WoodNutty

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