The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Wire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldWire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWhite Peak Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£63.99
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Wire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Wire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is better value at £64 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.99)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Wire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£63.99 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Wire?

Wire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Wire Works Amarone Wine Cask Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

SmokeyCooked FruitChocolateToasted

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