Whisky Forum - Suggestion: Aberlour 12 Years vs. Macallan Gold

psycolive · Member Joined: 31 Mar 2016 Posts: 5

Hi, i pretty new is the scotch world and I need some help to give a gift to someone. I'm from Montreal, QuÃ©bec, Canada. I wanna spend a maximum of 75$ CAD

I hear a good review about Macallan but also about Aberlour.

There's two products are in my price range:

1. Macallan Gold Highland Scotch (75$)
2. Aberlour 12 Years Highland Scotch (60$)

Wich one are the best price/value and wich one you recommend?

TheWM · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:49 pm Post subject:

They are both good entry level malts. But for the money the Aberlour for sure, although they are different types of whisky. Assuming it is the double cask version, the Aberlour is sweeter and richer having been in both oak and sherry casks. The Macallan is a more 'traditional', middle of the road inoffensive dram - lighter and less going on.

psycolive · Member Joined: 31 Mar 2016 Posts: 5

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:58 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the Forum. I'm originally from Montreal myself. As you note, the SAQ has both offerings. The Macallan Gold to me is not the best example of a Macallan. It lacks some pizzaz in my view though I have to admit that I have had the opportunity to try some super-premium extraordinary Macallans including the Macallan No.6 Lalique which goes for about $4,000. a bottle. I've been spoiled I guess. The Aberlour line is actually quite good from the 10, 12, 16 to 18 year. I am partial to the 16 year but its a bit over your budget at $108. CDN. The Aberlour 12 should be just fine.
Very Happy

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psycolive · Member Joined: 31 Mar 2016 Posts: 5

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:13 pm Post subject:

psycolive · Member Joined: 31 Mar 2016 Posts: 5

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:30 pm Post subject:

unblended · Master Of Malts Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Posts: 440

I must admit I liked the sienna the best of the four macallans that are nas

if the aberlour is he double cask version it should be pretty good aberlour tend to get the mixture of casks spot on

the choice is yours

richard

opelfruit · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:40 pm Post subject:

Personally I find both the Aberlour 12 and the Macallan Gold very flat and uninspiring.....

If it were me (personal preference and all that) I'd be looking at;

Benriach 12
Benriach 10
Glenfarclas 12
Glendronach 12

....and most likely be picking up a Benriach 12

Wink

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psycolive · Member Joined: 31 Mar 2016 Posts: 5

Thanks everyone! I just bought the Aberlour 12 and the BenRiach 12 for myself Smile

Hope to have great time!

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:38 pm Post subject:

Good luck!
Very Happy

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TheWM · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:46 pm Post subject:

I didn't know Benriach was in the mix! No fair..!!!!

opelfruit · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:57 pm Post subject:

rx_evolv · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:05 pm Post subject:

I don't know why but I'm always surprised at how much more expensive scotches are outside of Alberta. I picked up my Aberlour 12 for $47+GST in Jan and the Macallan Gold for $56 + GST last ... Sept.

Both very blah imo. For the same amount of coins I think I would go for Glenfarclas 12 ($65), Highland Park 12 ($50), or Glendronach 12 ($55).