The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs J Bally Art Deco Rhum / First Edition

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldJ Bally Art Deco Rhum / First Edition
DistilleryThe AntiquaryJ Bally
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£109
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

J Bally Art Deco Rhum / First Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J Bally Art Deco Rhum / First Edition

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 £109.

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 £109)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

J Bally Art Deco Rhum / First Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£109 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 J?

J Bally Art Deco Rhum / First Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only J Bally Art Deco Rhum / First Edition

Cooked FruitVanillaToasted

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