The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldDunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryThe New Zealand Whisky Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandNew Zealand
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£75.46
Rating5.00/53.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value40/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is better value at £75 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 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.46)

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£75.46 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Dunedin?

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

VanillaNew WoodFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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