The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldFuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky
DistilleryThe AntiquaryFuji Gotemba
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£71.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value70/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky is better value at £72 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
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £71.9)

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£71.9 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Fuji?

Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Fuji Gotemba Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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