The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMichel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMichel Forgeron
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£140
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac

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 £140.

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 affordable (£84.9 vs £140)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£140 vs £84.9)
  • 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 Michel?

Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedNutty

Only Michel Forgeron Barrique 89 Grande Champagne Cognac

Toasted

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