Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Edradour
★ 5.00
£58
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Macduff |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55% |
| Age | 10 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £75.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £58 vs £75.
For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £75.3)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.3 vs £57.95)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (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 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
Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 305) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)