The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Starward Fortis

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldStarward Fortis
DistilleryThe AntiquaryStarward
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£64.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Starward Fortis

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value78/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Starward Fortis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Starward Fortis is better value at £65 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.5)

Starward Fortis

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.5 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Starward?

Starward Fortis 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

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Starward Fortis

ToastedVanillaFresh FruitOilyMalt Extract

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