The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Nc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldNc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon
DistilleryThe AntiquaryNc'nean
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.5%
Age21 yr4 yr
Price£84.9£76.5
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Nc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Nc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon is better value at £77 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 4 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £76.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Nc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£76.5 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 Nc’nean?

Nc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon 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 Nc’nean Quiet Rebels - Simon

ChocolateSmokeyToastedCooked FruitLeathery

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