Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton" vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryWhisky SoulsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV42%43%
Age19 yr21 yr
Price£127.5£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"

Smoke67/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value39/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £128.

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

Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£127.5 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 £127.5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Living?

Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton" suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Living Souls 19 Year Old Islay Blended Malt - "Kildalton"

SmokeyOilyMedicinalKippery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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