The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Balvenie
£80
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Balvenie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks is better value at £80 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 £79.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£79.99 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks 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
Only Balvenie 14 Year Old 2009 Bourbon Barrels - A Collection of Curious Casks