Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac
Michel Forgeron
£110
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michel Forgeron | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £110 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac
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 £110.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£110 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 £110)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Michel?
Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Michel Forgeron Barrique 88 Grande Champagne Cognac
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old