The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldFrançois Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac
DistilleryThe AntiquaryFrançois Voyer
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£77.25
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac is better value at £77 vs £85.

For beginners: François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac is more approachable (90/100 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 £77.25)

François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£77.25 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 François?

François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only François Voyer XO 1er Cru Cognac

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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