The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldJohnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl
DistilleryThe AntiquaryJohnnie Walker
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£79.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl is better value at £80 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 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.95 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Johnnie Walker Gold Label 18 Year Old - The Centenary Blend 20cl

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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