Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen MorayMacduff
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%55%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£76.95£75.3
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value66/100

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £77.

For beginners: Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.95 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 £76.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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.

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

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Vanilla

Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodNutty

Where to buy

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5586) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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