The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Auchentoshan 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAuchentoshan 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAuchentoshan
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.6%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£84.9£132.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan 25 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 £133.

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 £132.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£132.95 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 Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Auchentoshan 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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