The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Blair Athol
£89
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Blair Athol |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £88.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £89.
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 affordable (£84.9 vs £88.79)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.79 vs £84.9)
- −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 Blair?
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask) 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
Only Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303305) - Family Series (The Single Cask)