Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV

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

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV
DistilleryMacduffTeeling
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%46%
Age20 yr15 yr
Price£75.3£109.24
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value46/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £109.

For beginners: Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£75.3 vs £109.24)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.24 vs £75.3)

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 Teeling?

Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

Only Teeling 15 Year Old - The Revival Volume IV

ChocolateCooked FruitSherriedVanillaDried Fruit

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