Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside Whisky vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside WhiskyMacduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryKnockandoMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%55%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£120£75.3
Rating5.00/5

Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value66/100

Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £120.

For beginners: Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £75.3)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£75.3 vs £120)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

HoneyToastedNutty

Only Knockando 21 Year Old Master Reserve / Glass Pack Speyside Whisky

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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