Highland Park 18 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Highland Park 18 Year Old | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | The Antiquary |
| Region | Island | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £124.5 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Highland Park 18 Year Old
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £125.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.5 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 £124.5)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 18 Year Old
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old