Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Knappogue Castle 1995
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Macduff
£41
Knappogue Castle 1995
Knappogue Castle
★ 5.00
£43
| Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Knappogue Castle 1995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Knappogue Castle |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £41.19 | £42.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Knappogue Castle 1995
Quick verdict
Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £43.
For beginners: Knappogue Castle 1995 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.19 vs £42.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Knappogue Castle 1995
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
- −More expensive (£42.95 vs £41.19)
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 14 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of