The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldJohnnie Walker 18 Year Old
DistilleryThe AntiquaryJohnnie Walker
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£81.9
Rating5.00/54.15/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value51/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.15).

Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old is better value at £82 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 £81.9)

Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£81.9 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 18 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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