Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured vs Macduff 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask MaturedMacduff 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAmrutMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%55%
AgeNAS25 yr
Price£88.99£119.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

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

Macduff 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value38/100

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £120.

For beginners: Macduff 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 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 £119.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Macduff 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £88.99)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

SherriedHoney

Only Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Macduff 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodDried FruitLeathery

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