Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlenturretMacduff
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%41.7%
Age35 yr40 yr
Price£199.95£183.77
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £184 vs £200.

For beginners: Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £183.77)

Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£183.77 vs £199.95)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 35 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (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 Highland character.

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedNutty

Only Macduff 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)

HoneyLeathery

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