Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistillerySpeyburnThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.5%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£66.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value75/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £85.

For beginners: Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £66.95)

Who should buy Speyburn?

Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Speyburn 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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