The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Penderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldPenderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryPenderyn
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandWales
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr6 yr
Price£84.9£64.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Penderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Penderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Penderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £65 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
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.95)

Penderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.95 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 Penderyn?

Penderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Penderyn 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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