Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970s vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970sThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBolsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£135£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970s

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 £135.

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

Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970s

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£135 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 £135)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bols?

Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970s

FragantFresh FruitCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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