Hudson Four Grain Bourbon vs Macduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

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

Hudson Four Grain BourbonMacduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky
DistilleryTuthilltown SpiritsMacduff
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV46%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£10.5£9.95
Rating3.71/5

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner90/100
Value100/100

Macduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is rated higher (3.71 vs 0.00).

Macduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky is better value at £10 vs £11.

For beginners: Hudson Four Grain Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.7/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£10.5 vs £9.95)

Macduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£9.95 vs £10.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.7)

Who should buy Hudson?

Hudson Four Grain Bourbon 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.

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNew WoodHoney

Only Hudson Four Grain Bourbon

Vanilla

Only Macduff 2003 Sample / 21 Year Old / Cask 900025 / BBR x The Whisky Exchange Highland Whisky

Malt Extract

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