Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryPort DundasThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV57.3%43%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£112.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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 £113.

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

Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£112.5 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 £112.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractFragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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