The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Dufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldDufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryDufftown
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52.3%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£63.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) is better value at £64 vs £85.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.95)

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£63.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • 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 Dufftown?

Dufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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 Dufftown 13 Year Old 2012 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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