Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Aberfeldy
★ 5.00
£119
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Macduff |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55% |
| Age | 19 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £118.51 | £75.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £119.
For beginners: Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.51 vs £75.3)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£75.3 vs £118.51)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series 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 Macduff?
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)