Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Balvenie
★ 4.48
£81
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.3% | 43% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £80.5 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.48/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat is better value at £81 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£80.5 vs £84.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £80.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Balvenie 14 Year Old - The Week of Peat
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old