The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldEnglish Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryThe English Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%67.3%
Age21 yr7 yr
Price£84.9£69.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water
  • 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 English?

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2008 (cask B1/491) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

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