The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky vs Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
The Antiquary
★ 4.40
£20
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Edinburgh
£15
| The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky | Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Edinburgh |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £19.94 | £14.95 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | — |
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Quick verdict
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (4.40 vs 0.00).
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle is better value at £15 vs £20.
For beginners: The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.4/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£19.94 vs £14.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£14.95 vs £19.94)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy The?
The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Edinburgh Cannonball Gin / Small Bottle