Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Bladnoch
£139
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £138.7 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £139.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£138.7 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 £138.7)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Bladnoch 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 30339) -The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old