The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Dumbarton
£86
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Dumbarton |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 55.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £85.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £86.
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 £85.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£85.95 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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Dumbarton 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 178) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)