The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain
£109
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £108.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £109.
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 £108.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.95 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 Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 3842155) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)