The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Williamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldWilliamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWilliamson
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43%53.9%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£84.9£83.58
Rating5.00/53.50/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Williamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value42/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Williamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Williamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is better value at £84 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 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.58)

Williamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£83.58 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 Williamson?

Williamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Williamson 9 Year Old 2010 (cask 907) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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