The Epicurean Glasgow Edition vs The Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks

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

The Epicurean Glasgow EditionThe Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks
DistilleryThe EpicureanThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV58.6%43%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£47.89£38.95
Rating5.00/5

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

The Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks is better value at £39 vs £48.

For beginners: The Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.89 vs £38.95)

The Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £47.89)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeyToastedChocolate

Only The Antiquary 15 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Casks

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaOld Wood

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