Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMacduffThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.4%52.2%
Age18 yr14 yr
Price£117.95£76.95
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value65/100

Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £118.

For beginners: Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£117.95 vs £76.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£76.95 vs £117.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee Bourbon Whisky #1 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Cooked FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Sherried

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