The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAberlour
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£65.25
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £65 vs £85.

For beginners: Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.25)

Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£65.25 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Aberlour Triple Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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