Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedMacduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryAmrutMacduff
Region
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%58.5%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£88.99£138.06
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value56/100

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £138.

For beginners: Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£88.99 vs £138.06)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£138.06 vs £88.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

VanillaMalt ExtractHoney

Only Macduff 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 900262) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

ChocolateLeatheryTobaccoOld Wood

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