The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldLangatun 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryLangatun
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandSwitzerland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%51.2%
Age21 yr5 yr
Price£84.9£91.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value44/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £92.

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 £91.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£91.95 vs £84.9)
  • 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 Langatun?

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (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 Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoney

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