The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 - Fairies (Fable Whisky)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTeaninich 13 Year Old 2008 - Fairies (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTeaninich
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%53.3%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£86.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 - Fairies (Fable Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value58/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 - Fairies (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £87.

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
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £86.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 - Fairies (Fable Whisky)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 vs £84.9)

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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 - Fairies (Fable Whisky) 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 Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 - Fairies (Fable Whisky)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToastedVanilla

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