Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Gate
£112
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Gate | Macduff |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.1% | 55% |
| Age | 3 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £111.95 | £75.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £112.
For beginners: Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£111.95 vs £75.3)
- −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 affordable (£75.3 vs £111.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Black?
Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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Only Black Gate 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)