The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTullibardine
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%49.2%
Age21 yr26 yr
Price£84.9£119.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £120.

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 £119.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.95 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Tullibardine 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

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