Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release
Speyside
£68
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyside | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £67.52 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release is better value at £68 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.52 vs £84.9)
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.52)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Speyside 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 1338) - Deerstalker Limited Release
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old