Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970sMacduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryBarton BrandsMacduff
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.5%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£180£138.06
Rating5.00/5

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value28/100

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £138 vs £180.

For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£180 vs £138.06)

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£138.06 vs £180)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Barton's?

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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.

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Tobacco

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

ToastedVanillaHoneyOily

Only Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedChocolateLeatheryOld Wood

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