Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Dumbarton
£117
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
| Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dumbarton | Macduff |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 55% |
| Age | 31 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £117.31 | £75.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £117.
For beginners: Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.31 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 £117.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
Who should buy Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 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 Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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