The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldSlyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquarySlyrs Destillerie
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandGermany
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£69.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value64/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £70 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Slyrs?

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractNew WoodVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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