Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The E&K 5 Year Old

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

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The E&K 5 Year Old
DistilleryMacduffAdelphi
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55%57.8%
Age20 yr5 yr
Price£75.3£124.95
Rating5.00/52.43/5

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

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

The E&K 5 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner35/100
Value19/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The E&K 5 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.43).

Macduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 7869 & 7872) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £75 vs £125.

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 £124.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water

The E&K 5 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £75.3)
  • Lower community rating (2.4 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 The?

The E&K 5 Year Old 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 Extract

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

HoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

Only The E&K 5 Year Old

Fresh FruitYeasty

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