The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldCampbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits
DistilleryThe AntiquaryHidden Spirits
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43%48%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£84.9£83.22
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits is better value at £83 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 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.22)

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits

Pros

  • +More affordable (£83.22 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Campbeltown?

Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Campbeltown 8 Year Old 2014 (cask HS02B) - Hidden Spirits

Leathery

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