Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Macduff
£373
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Midleton
★ 5.00
£300
| Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Midleton |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 48.7% | 58.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £373 | £300 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Quick verdict
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) is better value at £300 vs £373.
For beginners: Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£373 vs £300)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£300 vs £373)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection) 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 Macduff 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 13918) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Midleton Dair Ghaelach - Grinsell's Wood Tree 9 (Virgin Irish Oak Collection)