Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road vs Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Jura
★ 5.00
£299
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Macduff
£454
| Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road | Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jura | Macduff |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 54.2% |
| Age | 22 yr | 43 yr |
| Price | £299 | £453.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Quick verdict
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 vs £454.
For beginners: Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£299 vs £453.51)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (43 vs 22 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£453.51 vs £299)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland 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 Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Only Macduff 1973 (bottled 2016) (cask 16041) - Malts Of Scotland