The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs New Holland Zeppelin Bend

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldNew Holland Zeppelin Bend
DistilleryThe AntiquaryNew Holland Brewing Co.
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%45%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£125
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

New Holland Zeppelin Bend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value32/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New Holland Zeppelin Bend

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 £125.

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 £125)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

New Holland Zeppelin Bend

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 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 New?

New Holland Zeppelin Bend is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only New Holland Zeppelin Bend

New WoodVanillaToastedHoney

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