Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMacduffThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.6%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£79.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value63/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Macduff 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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