The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Dufftown
£67
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Dufftown |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £66.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £67 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £66.74)
Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.74 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −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 Singleton?
Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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 Singleton of Dufftown 17 Year Old (Special Release 2020)