The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.1

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldWaterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.1
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWaterford Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£69.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value71/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.1 is better value at £70 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Waterford Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69.95 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 Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 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 Single Farm Origin - Bannow Island 1.1

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeastyLeafyHoney

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