Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky Trail vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky TrailThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryWestlandThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£122£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky Trail

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky Trail

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 £122.

For beginners: Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky Trail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky Trail

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£122 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 £122)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Westland?

Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky Trail 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 Westland 9 Year Old 5 Malt Peated / Multi Vintage / Whisky Trail

SmokeyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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