The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis
£75
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £75 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −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 Ben?
Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Only Ben Nevis 14 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)