The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Oban |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £83.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label) is better value at £84 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£83.99 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 Oban?
Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Oban 14 Year Old (No Box / Torn Label)