The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£69
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Bardstown Bourbon Co |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 53% |
| Age | 21 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £68.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series is better value at £69 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £68.95)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Pros
- +More affordable (£68.95 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — 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 Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series 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 Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series