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

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

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double AgedThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryDewar'sThe Antiquary
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£71.94£84.9
Rating3.88/55.00/5

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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: Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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)

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)

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Dewar's 18 Year Old Double Aged

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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