Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Westland
£114
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Westland | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 53% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £113.69 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £114.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.69 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 £113.69)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Westland?
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old