The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldDewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged
DistilleryThe AntiquaryDewar's
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£71.94
Rating5.00/53.88/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value54/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.88).

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged is better value at £72 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 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £71.94)

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£71.94 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Dewar's?

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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