Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 PhecdaThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistillerySpirit of HvenThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£87.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £88.

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £87.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Spirit?

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda 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 Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No.3 Phecda

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitToastedLeafy

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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