Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Macduff
£138
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Kilbeggan
★ 5.00
£85
| Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) | Kilbeggan 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Kilbeggan |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.5% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £138.06 | £84.78 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £138.
For beginners: Kilbeggan 21 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£138.06 vs £84.78)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old
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
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.
Who should buy Kilbeggan?
Kilbeggan 21 Year Old 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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