Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Macduff
£43
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Speyburn
★ 5.00
£47
| Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Speyburn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 49.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £42.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £43 vs £47.
For beginners: Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £46.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £42.95)
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 701264) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Speyburn?
Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Speyburn 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)