The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldCaol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky
DistilleryThe AntiquaryCaol Ila
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£105
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

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 £105.

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 £105)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£105 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 Caol?

Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Caol Ila 2008 / 15 Year Old / Jason Vaswani / Whisky Show 2024 Islay Whisky

SmokeyCitric

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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