The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Luxardo Maraschino Perla Dry Reserva Bicentenario

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldLuxardo Maraschino Perla Dry Reserva Bicentenario
DistilleryThe AntiquaryLuxardo
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£138
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Luxardo Maraschino Perla Dry Reserva Bicentenario

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Luxardo Maraschino Perla Dry Reserva Bicentenario

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 £138.

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 £138)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Luxardo Maraschino Perla Dry Reserva Bicentenario

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£138 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 Luxardo?

Luxardo Maraschino Perla Dry Reserva Bicentenario suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

TobaccoNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Luxardo Maraschino Perla Dry Reserva Bicentenario

Cooked FruitChocolate

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