North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
North British
£122
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Macduff |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 55% |
| Age | 32 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £121.57 | £75.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £122.
For beginners: North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£121.57 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 £121.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Only North British 32 Year Old 1987 (cask 238572) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)