The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldSpeyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release
DistilleryThe AntiquarySpeyside
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£67.52
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release is better value at £68 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 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.52)

Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release

Pros

  • +More affordable (£67.52 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 Speyside?

Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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