The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bimber Single Malt France Edition (cask 89)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBimber Single Malt France Edition (cask 89)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBimber
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%59.1%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£120
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bimber Single Malt France Edition (cask 89)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bimber Single Malt France Edition (cask 89)

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 £120.

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 £120)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bimber Single Malt France Edition (cask 89)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 Bimber?

Bimber Single Malt France Edition (cask 89) 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Bimber Single Malt France Edition (cask 89)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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