Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Blair Athol
£115
| Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Blair Athol |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 57.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £75.3 | £115.15 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £115.
For beginners: Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 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 affordable (£75.3 vs £115.15)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115.15 vs £75.3)
- −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 Blair?
Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Blair Athol 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 18601603) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)