Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & RuddMacduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryPenderynMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.9%55%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£123.23£75.3
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value66/100

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £123.

For beginners: Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.23 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 £123.23)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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.

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

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Dried FruitVanilla

Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodNutty

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