Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryJuraThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%43%
Age20 yr21 yr
Price£101.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke72/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £102.

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

Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£101.95 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 £101.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

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

Old WoodNutty

Only Jura 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Hay-likeLeafyMedicinal

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

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