Wire Works Small Batch 2 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Wire Works Small Batch 2The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryWhite Peak DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.7%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£61.57£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Wire Works Small Batch 2

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Wire Works Small Batch 2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Wire Works Small Batch 2 is better value at £62 vs £85.

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

Wire Works Small Batch 2

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£61.57 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.57)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Wire?

Wire Works Small Batch 2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Wire Works Small Batch 2

SmokeyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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