The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Stauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldStauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryStauning
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeBlendedRye
ABV43%48.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£74.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Stauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value53/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Stauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company) is better value at £75 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Stauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 Stauning?

Stauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Stauning 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Rye Company)

YeastySmokeyToastedCooked Mash

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