The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldPort Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryPort Dundas
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%55%
Age21 yr29 yr
Price£84.9£119.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value42/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £119.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £84.9)

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.

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyToastedOilyMalt Extract

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