The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Blair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBlair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBlair Athol
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%45.8%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£64.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.95)

Blair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Blair Athol 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaCitricMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

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