Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

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

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
DistilleryCaledonianBarton Brands
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeGrainBlended
ABV54.7%43%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£175.72£180
Rating5.00/5

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £176 vs £180.

For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£175.72 vs £180)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 vs £175.72)

Who should buy Caledonian?

Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23480) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodNutty

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

TobaccoOily

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