Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.56
£60
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Colonel EH Taylor | Macduff |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 55% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £60 | £75.3 |
| Rating | 4.56/5 | 5.00/5 |
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
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 4.56).
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 vs £75.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60 vs £75.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.3 vs £60)
Who should buy Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange