The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 444) - Liverpool Street

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 444) - Liverpool Street
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBimber
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.7%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£135
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 444) - Liverpool Street

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 444) - Liverpool Street

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 £135.

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 £135)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 444) - Liverpool Street

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£135 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 Bimber?

Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 444) - Liverpool Street suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Bimber Spirit of the Underground (cask 444) - Liverpool Street

Cooked FruitChocolateHoney

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