The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBlackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBlackwater
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlendedIrish
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£108
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old

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 £108.

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 £108)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£108 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 Blackwater?

Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old

SmokeyCooked FruitMalt ExtractToastedOily

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