Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLangatunThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountrySwitzerlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.6%43%
Age5 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £100.

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

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Langatun?

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyToastedCooked FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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