The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldWaterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWaterford Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£70.94
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value70/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 is better value at £71 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
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £70.94)

Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£70.94 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Waterford?

Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Waterford Arcadian - Gaia 1.1

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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