Bomberger's Declaration - 2020 Release vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bomberger's Declaration - 2020 ReleaseThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMichter's DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV54%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£105£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bomberger's Declaration - 2020 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bomberger's Declaration - 2020 Release

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 £105.

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

Bomberger's Declaration - 2020 Release

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£105 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 £105)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bomberger's?

Bomberger's Declaration - 2020 Release 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 Bomberger's Declaration - 2020 Release

VanillaToastedHoneyNew WoodMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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