The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBladnoch
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46.7%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£84.9£99.99
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

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 £100.

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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Bladnoch 11 Year Old (2020 Release)

FragantHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractVanilla

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