The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldPeerless Single Barrel Bourbon
DistilleryThe AntiquaryPeerless
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%56.1%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£76.45
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon is better value at £76 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 £76.45)

Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£76.45 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Peerless?

Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon 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 Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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