The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) vs Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
DistilleryThe MacallanTomatin
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43.5%
Age18 yr42 yr
Price£399£379.95
Rating5.00/5

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

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

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £380 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 £379.95)

Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +More affordable (£379.95 vs £399)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 18 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

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

SherriedVanillaToastedHoney

Only Tomatin 42 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Old WoodLeatheryNutty

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