The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldKirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend
DistilleryThe AntiquaryKirin
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£99.99
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value40/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

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 affordable (£84.9 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Kirin?

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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