The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldDriftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryDriftless Glen
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%59.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£70.25
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%) is better value at £70 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 £70.25)

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£70.25 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — 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 Driftless?

Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Driftless Glen 5 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon (59.5%)

VanillaToastedNew WoodHoneyChocolate

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