Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
£122
| Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | The Oxford Artisan Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 55% | 54.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £75.3 | £121.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £122.
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 £121.74)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.74 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 The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)