Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Aberlour
£68
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Macduff |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 55% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £75.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £68 vs £75.
For beginners: Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£67.95 vs £75.3)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £67.95)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Aberlour 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13742) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange