Port wine's dark sweetness has had three years to sink into an already 21 year old blend. The result is deep, jammy and spiced.
Expert description
The Antiquary 21 Year Old Port Cask is a blended Scotch whisky matured for at least 21 years and then married in Port Casks, casks that previously held tawny Port wine, before bottling at 40% ABV.
The Port casks come from the Symington family's estates in Portugal, and the whisky has been allowed to rest in them for up to three years after its long base maturation, giving it a markedly deeper and sweeter profile than the house's standard 21 year old.
The Antiquary was founded by the Hardie brothers in Edinburgh and is now owned by Tomatin Distillery Co, which relaunched the brand in 2024 with a new trio of blends, of which this Port Cask expression is one.
Tasting notes
Nose
Floral peat, waxy hessian and drying hay, carried by vanilla and freshly brewed coffee.
Palate
Stewed plums, dark berry jam and a hint of chocolate-dipped orange.
Finish
Smoky, meaty malt that slowly gives way to a warm, Port-like sweetness.
Specifications
Name: The Antiquary 21 Year Old Port Cask
Bottler: The Antiquary
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Port Casks
EAN: 5018481101623
Flavour profile
Port sweetness · Smoke · Dark fruit
Investment potential
As a 21 year old blend with an exclusive Port cask finish, relaunched in limited scale, this bottle carries appeal for collectors of modern reissues of classic Scotch brands.
Did you know?
The Port casks used for this bottling come from Symington Family Estates, one of the most respected Port producers in Portugal's Douro Valley.
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