The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Akashi 6 Year Old (cask 61695) - Red Wine Cask

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAkashi 6 Year Old (cask 61695) - Red Wine Cask
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWhite Oak
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr6 yr
Price£84.9£132.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Akashi 6 Year Old (cask 61695) - Red Wine Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Akashi 6 Year Old (cask 61695) - Red Wine Cask

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 £133.

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 £132.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Akashi 6 Year Old (cask 61695) - Red Wine Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£132.95 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 Akashi?

Akashi 6 Year Old (cask 61695) - Red Wine Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Akashi 6 Year Old (cask 61695) - Red Wine Cask

ChocolateCooked FruitToasted

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