The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Irish Single Malt #2 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldIrish Single Malt #2 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50.2%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£86.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Irish Single Malt #2 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt #2 15 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 £87.

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 £86.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Irish Single Malt #2 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 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 Irish?

Irish Single Malt #2 15 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 Irish Single Malt #2 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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