The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldEdradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
DistilleryThe AntiquaryEdradour
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%54.7%
Age21 yr14 yr
Price£84.9£77.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is better value at £78 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 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £77.95)

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Edradour?

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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 Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1419) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

VanillaToastedHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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