Smögen Triple 5 Year Old 2011 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Smögen Triple 5 Year Old 2011The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistillerySmögenThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54%43%
Age5 yr21 yr
Price£98.96£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Smögen Triple 5 Year Old 2011

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Smögen Triple 5 Year Old 2011

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 £99.

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

Smögen Triple 5 Year Old 2011

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.96 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 £98.96)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen Triple 5 Year Old 2011 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Smögen Triple 5 Year Old 2011

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToastedFragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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