The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBushmills
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%56.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£133.98
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

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 £134.

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 £133.98)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.98 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection 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 Bushmills 2011 (bottled 2021) Sauternes Cask Finish - The Causeway Collection

HoneyFresh FruitCitricVanillaCooked Fruit

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