The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Takumi Edition

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldKentucky Owl Bourbon - Takumi Edition
DistilleryThe AntiquaryKentucky Owl
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£120
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Takumi Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Takumi Edition

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

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Takumi Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • 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 Kentucky?

Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Takumi Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Kentucky Owl Bourbon - Takumi Edition

VanillaHoneyToasted

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