The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Medley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMedley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMedley Distilling Co.
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£99.99
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Medley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Medley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L)

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 £100.

For beginners: Medley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L) 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Medley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 Medley's?

Medley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L) 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 Medley's Kentucky Bourbon (1.5L)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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