Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBladnochThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.25£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

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 £99.

For beginners: Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.25 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 £99.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Bladnoch The Spirit / Dragon Series Iteration II Lowland Whisky

Malt ExtractFragantFresh FruitVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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