The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Buffalo Trace 1.75L

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBuffalo Trace 1.75L
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBuffalo Trace
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£72.66
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Buffalo Trace 1.75L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Buffalo Trace 1.75L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Buffalo Trace 1.75L is better value at £73 vs £85.

For beginners: Buffalo Trace 1.75L is more approachable (80/100 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 £72.66)

Buffalo Trace 1.75L

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£72.66 vs £84.9)
  • +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 Buffalo?

Buffalo Trace 1.75L is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Buffalo Trace 1.75L

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

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