The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Macduff 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900225) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMacduff 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900225) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMacduff
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%54%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£88.12
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Macduff 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900225) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900225) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

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 £88.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £88.12)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Macduff 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900225) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.12 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Macduff?

Macduff 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900225) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics) 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 Macduff 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 900225) - The Disciples (Heroes & Heretics)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitVanilla

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