Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume IIThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTeelingThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value50/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £99.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II 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 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 Teeling 13 Year Old - The Revival Volume II

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyCitricYeasty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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