The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Auchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAuchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAuchroisk
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£64.03
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection) is better value at £64 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 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.03)

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.03 vs £84.9)

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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 1998 (cask 13423) - (Boisdale Collection)

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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