Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful Dodger vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful DodgerThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryDufftownThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.6%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£67.01£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful Dodger

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful Dodger

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful Dodger is better value at £67 vs £85.

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

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful Dodger

Pros

  • +More affordable (£67.01 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.01)

Who should buy Dufftown?

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful Dodger 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 Dufftown 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 700203) - Artful Dodger

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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