Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryWaterford DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£63.5£84.9
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value47/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2 is better value at £64 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

Pros

  • +More affordable (£63.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.5)

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.2

VanillaFresh FruitNew WoodToastedHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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