The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Yoichi 10 Year Old

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldYoichi 10 Year Old
DistilleryThe AntiquaryYoichi
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%45%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£84.9£134.95
Rating5.00/54.73/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Yoichi 10 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value35/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £135.

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 £134.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Yoichi 10 Year Old

VanillaFresh FruitSmokeyToasted

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