Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Aberlour
★ 3.00
£80
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | 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 | 48.7% | 55% |
| Age | 6 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £75.3 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 3.00).
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £80.
For beginners: Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £75.3)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 affordable (£75.3 vs £79.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Aberlour 6 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange