The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldEast London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryEast London Liquor Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedRye
ABV43%57.6%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£76.5
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57) is better value at £77 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 £76.5)

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£76.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — 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 East?

East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only East London Liquor Co. Chardonnay London Rye Whisky (cask 57)

VanillaCitricNew WoodToasted

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