The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Alabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAlabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAlabat
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£83.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Alabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Alabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Alabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340 is better value at £84 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.95)

Alabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£83.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Alabat?

Alabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Alabat x Marion 2001 Bas Armagnac / 21 Year Old / Cask #340

Fresh FruitFragant

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