Quinta do Noval 2011 Port vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Quinta do Noval 2011 PortThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryQuinta do NovalThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£119£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

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 £119.

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

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£119 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 £119)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Quinta?

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Fresh FruitHoneyCooked FruitFragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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