The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldSmoke Wagon Red, White and Blue
DistilleryThe AntiquaryNevada H&C
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%46.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£135
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £135.

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 £135)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£135 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 Smoke?

Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Smoke Wagon Red, White and Blue

SmokeyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

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