The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) vs Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

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

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141
DistilleryThe MacallanWoodford Reserve
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV43%45.2%
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

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

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

The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141 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

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

Pros

  • +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 Woodford?

Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Woodford Reserve 2015 - Kentucky Derby 141

New WoodNutty

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