Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryWilderness TrailThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£84.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9

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 £85.

For beginners: Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Wilderness?

Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Wilderness Trail Family Reserve Bourbon / Single Barrel 17E05-9

VanillaToastedHoneyCooked FruitNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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