The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Elsburn 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldElsburn 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company
DistilleryThe AntiquaryHammerschmiede
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandGermany
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
Age21 yr3 yr
Price£84.9£128.9
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Elsburn 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Elsburn 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company

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 £129.

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 £128.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Elsburn 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£128.9 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 Elsburn?

Elsburn 3 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 Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Elsburn 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company

HoneyVanillaToasted

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