Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology - The Unicorn's TaleThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryArdbegThe Antiquary
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£123£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale

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 £123.

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

Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£123 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 £123)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardbeg?

Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Ardbeg 14 Year Old Anthology - The Unicorn's Tale

SmokeyMedicinal

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

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