Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryWaterford DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£69.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value71/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1 is better value at £70 vs £85.

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Sheestown 1.1 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 - Sheestown 1.1

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToastedVegetative

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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