The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo
Brave New Spirits
£63
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Brave New Spirits |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £63.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo is better value at £63 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.42)
The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo
Pros
- +More affordable (£63.42 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — 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 The?
The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo 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
Only The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo