Paul John Christmas Edition 2024 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Paul John Christmas Edition 2024The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryPaul JohnThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£62.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Paul John Christmas Edition 2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Paul John Christmas Edition 2024

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Paul John Christmas Edition 2024 is better value at £63 vs £85.

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

Paul John Christmas Edition 2024

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £62.95)

Who should buy Paul?

Paul John Christmas Edition 2024 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Paul John Christmas Edition 2024

VanillaFresh FruitToastedNew WoodHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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