Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt ExclusiveThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryPenderynThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.4%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£108£84.9
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value19/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £108.

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

Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£108 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £108)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive 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.

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 Penderyn 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 251) - Master of Malt Exclusive

VanillaFresh FruitToastedNew WoodHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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