The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldNever Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryThe AntiquaryNever Say Die
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%47.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£60.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value82/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £61 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £60.95)

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Never?

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Malt ExtractCooked MashVanillaHoney

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