Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryMacduffPenderyn
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandWales
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%57.9%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£75.3£123.23
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value66/100

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £123.

For beginners: Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 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)
  • +More affordable (£75.3 vs £123.23)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.23 vs £75.3)
  • 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 Penderyn?

Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodNutty

Only Penderyn 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 7526) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Dried FruitVanilla

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