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 SeriesThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTeelingThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£95.5£84.9
Rating3.25/55.00/5

Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value34/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teeling 15 Year Old Japanese Edition - Explorers Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Malt ExtractHoneyYeastyVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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