Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)

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

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970sThe Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)
DistilleryBarton BrandsDufftown
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52.3%
AgeNAS28 yr
Price£180£277.92
Rating5.00/5

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

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

The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £278.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£277.92 vs £180)
  • 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 The?

The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013) 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

Toasted

Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s

VanillaTobaccoHoneyOily

Only The Singleton of Dufftown 28 Year Old 1985 (Special Release 2013)

VegetativeMalt ExtractHay-like

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