Liquid Sun 11 Year Old 2003 Irish Single Malt vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Liquid Sun 11 Year Old 2003 Irish Single MaltThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLiquid SunThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.7%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£86.36£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Liquid Sun 11 Year Old 2003 Irish Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Liquid Sun 11 Year Old 2003 Irish Single Malt

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 £86.

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

Liquid Sun 11 Year Old 2003 Irish Single Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.36 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 £86.36)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Liquid?

Liquid Sun 11 Year Old 2003 Irish Single Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Liquid Sun 11 Year Old 2003 Irish Single Malt

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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