The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Aberlour
£80
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Aberlour |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £80 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 £79.71)
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.71 vs £84.9)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)