Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Macduff
★ 5.00
£75
Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Murray McDavid
£58
| Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Murray McDavid |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 50% |
| Age | 20 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £75.3 | £57.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is better value at £58 vs £75.
For beginners: Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.3 vs £57.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£57.5 vs £75.3)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Peatside?
Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)