The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Kings County Peated Bourbon

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldKings County Peated Bourbon
DistilleryThe AntiquaryKings County
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%45%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£83.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kings County Peated Bourbon

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kings County Peated Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kings County Peated Bourbon is better value at £84 vs £85.

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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kings County Peated Bourbon

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£83.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Kings?

Kings County Peated Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Kings County Peated Bourbon

SmokeyToastedNew Wood

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