Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series
Teeling
★ 3.25
£96

The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £95.5 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 3.25/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.25).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £96.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£95.5 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (3.3 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 £95.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old