Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (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.
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cambus
★ 4.50
£115
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | Macduff |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 55% |
| Age | 28 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £75.3 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (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 4.50).
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £115.
For beginners: Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £75.3)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £114.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (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 Lowland 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 Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)