Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£200
Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Macduff
£184
| Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenturret | Macduff |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 41.7% |
| Age | 35 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £183.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £184 vs £200.
For beginners: Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £183.77)
Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£183.77 vs £199.95)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 35 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenturret?
Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)