The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition
Big Peat
£61
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Big Peat |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.9 | £60.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition is better value at £61 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £60.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£60.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Big Peat Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse Limited Edition