Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Dumbarton
£117
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dumbarton | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 53.3% | 43% |
| Age | 31 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117.31 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £117.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.31 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 £117.31)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old