Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Box
£71
| Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Box 2nd Step Collection 02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Box |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 51.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £75.3 | £70.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Quick verdict
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Box 2nd Step Collection 02 is better value at £71 vs £75.
For beginners: Box 2nd Step Collection 02 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.3 vs £70.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Box 2nd Step Collection 02
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£70.99 vs £75.3)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Box?
Box 2nd Step Collection 02 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.
Tasting notes
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Box 2nd Step Collection 02