The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldCompass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength
DistilleryThe AntiquaryCompass Box
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43%56.7%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£102
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

Smoke67/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

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 £102.

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 £102)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102 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 Compass?

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoNutty

Only Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

SmokeyKipperyOilyMedicinal

Explore more