Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Deanston
£105
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Macduff |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 55% |
| Age | 17 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £104.99 | £75.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
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 £105.
For beginners: Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£104.99 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 £104.99)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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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