Bomberger's Declaration PFG vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bomberger's Declaration PFGThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMichter's DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV50.1%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£139.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bomberger's Declaration PFG

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bomberger's Declaration PFG

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 £140.

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

Bomberger's Declaration PFG

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bomberger's?

Bomberger's Declaration PFG suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 PFG

VanillaToastedNew WoodHoneyChocolate

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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