Which whisky is BETTER? - Macalln 15 or Tamdhu 15 

Tamdhu all day long any day of the week and twice on a Sunday. Great video, Wade!!

Fantastic comparison video Wade, and it was intriguing to see how close the two whiskies were. It's interesting to note that both Tamdhu and Macallan 15yo whiskies were likely aged in sherry casks from the same supplier due to their shared ownership until 2011, which could explain their similar flavors. I think the higher proof of Tamdhu might give it the upper hand, but as you well note, proof isn't everything! Kanpai! 🥃🥃🥃

Tamdhu for certain!

Many thanks once more, mate! Where i come from the Macallan 15 is sold for the down payment on an okay car and that at 40% abv - i hope i´ll never ever be hammered enough to order one of them. The 12 double cask is sitting there on my shelf exclusively for a very dear friend who loves Macallan, but he´s no big whisky geek by any means. I`ll give him a Tamdhu 15 for his next birthday and hope he´ll ask me for those in the future . Of course i´ll never tell him who´s a cigar lover about the exisctence of their 250€ cigar malt. The Tamdhu 15 is a beautiful dram through and through and i absolutely love it. My bottle is very slightly chillfiltered if so at all. I see scottish mist after a few drops of water almost immediately. I´ve got that one since four weeks and it got better since then without a doubt. It´s such a rich and complex whisky where a drop of water and a bit of time really do wonders. To drink that one out of a tumbler should be prohibited and harshly punished (by having to drink a bottle of jura 10 for example) As usual, here comes my recommendation for you: I bought Glenglassaugh 12, Sandend and Portsoy lately and love all of them. I was blown away by the 12 especially and after some dozen of your videos i´m sure you´ll love it as much as i do.

Wade, you are still just killing the Whiskytube world! Great VS and surprised how tight it was between the two. Cheers fella.

Very nice comparison to remind us that it's not that Macallan is awful; it's just spectacularly overpriced ... Cheers!

One thing that might explain the similarities between the two is that Tamdhu would have been under the same ownership as Macallan back when these 15yo whiskies were distilled (up until 2011). So chances are that the sherry casks were sourced from the same producer, explaining the similarities in these cask-led whiskies.

I drink the Tamdhu 15 year old when I think I’m wealthy and Tamnavulin Sherry Cask when I realise I’m not, as the Tamnavulin is less than half the price here in Scotland.

Great comparison! Closer than I would have thought. Cheers, Wade!

Hello Wade! Not sure how I have missed your channel. Love your style and great VS today! Certainly agree with your winner. Glad I dropped in. Cheers!

Fascinating comparison Wade! Amazing! I enjoyed the video so much. I prefer the Tamdhu but really either of these scotch whiskies would be wonderful to enjoy! Cheers!

The Tamdhu bottle looks better too. Love my 15. Honestly the Tamdhu is also overpriced (albeit not as much as the Macallan), at least in my market.

thanks as always Wade! would you mind tasting and reviewing Glenlivet 21? would be greatly appreciated.

Great stuff Wade! I’m surprised the Mac scored so good…. But then i only ever had the 12 and i was shocked how lame it was. Would love to try the older vintages though… There must be a reason for its reputation….. cheers mate!

Thanks for sharing this vs. Wade. Not a fan of grape influenced whiskies, sso I give them both a pass. Based on the marketing bullshit (and accompanying price tag) of the Macallan it's a clear win for the Tamdhu. Slàinte mhath

Haven’t had Tamdhu, but prefer Macallan 12 to 15 and think Macallan is overrated & overpriced, besides, all my favorite whiskies are from Islay.

Why did I say Tamdhu before the vid started wade!!!! 😊

Price differ go for Tamdhu 15 almost similar taste and nose though.q

Evening Wade, I would imagine the extra proof of the Tamdhu would make it a winner. Although I’m a Macallan fan boy. Not sure unless I go out and buy both and do a blind. I’ll tell the wife that you said it’s needed because “Science”

Tamdhu is an exceptional whisky, thankful they keep the price reasonable so we can enjoy a quality whisky for an acceptable price.

Hey buddy.. I like your vids .. are you from Sydney? Benriach and Glenallachie all day long !!

So, the mac 15 sherry is just a different animal than the tamdhu 15?