The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldStauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition
DistilleryThe AntiquaryStauning
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%47%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£68.5
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition is better value at £69 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 £68.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£68.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Stauning?

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

SmokeyFresh FruitToasted

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