Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
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
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.56
£60
| Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Colonel EH Taylor |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 55% | 50% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £75.3 | £60 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.56/5 |
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Quick verdict
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 vs £75.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.3 vs £60)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60 vs £75.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Where to buy
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange