The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bladnoch
£93
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Bladnoch |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £92.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £93.
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 £92.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.95 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)