Penderyn 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 1177) - (Adelphi) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Penderyn 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 1177) - (Adelphi)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryPenderynThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.9%43%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£116.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 1177) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Penderyn 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 1177) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £117.

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

Penderyn 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 1177) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£116.5 vs £84.9)
  • 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £116.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Penderyn?

Penderyn 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 1177) - (Adelphi) 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 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 1177) - (Adelphi)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToastedOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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