Kings County 6 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kings County 6 Year Old Single Barrel BourbonThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryKings CountyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV64.2%43%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£125£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Kings County 6 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kings County 6 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

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 £125.

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

Kings County 6 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (64.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125 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 £125)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Kings?

Kings County 6 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon 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 Kings County 6 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

VanillaHoneyToastedNew WoodOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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