Paul John 6 Year Old 2008 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Paul John 6 Year Old 2008 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryPaul JohnThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.7%43%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£121.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Paul John 6 Year Old 2008 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Paul John 6 Year Old 2008 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £122.

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

Paul John 6 Year Old 2008 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£121.95 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 £121.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Paul?

Paul John 6 Year Old 2008 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 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 Paul John 6 Year Old 2008 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyFresh FruitMalt ExtractOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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