Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne
£57
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Macduff |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 55% |
| Age | 8 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £56.5 | £75.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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).
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £57 vs £75.
For beginners: Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£56.5 vs £75.3)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.3 vs £56.5)
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange