The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021)
Akkeshi
£135
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Akkeshi |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.9 | £135 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021)
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 £135.
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 £135)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£135 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 Akkeshi?
Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Akkeshi Shosho Blended Whisky (bottled 2021)