The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Port Dundas
£113
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Port Dundas |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 57.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £112.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £113.
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 £112.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.5 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 Port?
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)