The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Paul John 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldPaul John 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryPaul John
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIndia
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%54.7%
Age21 yr6 yr
Price£84.9£99.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Paul John 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner35/100
Value45/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

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 £99.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Paul John 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Paul?

Paul John 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Paul John 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyToastedMalt ExtractFresh FruitCooked Mash

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