The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
Heaven Hill
★ 3.00
£80
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Heaven Hill |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended | Bourbon |
| ABV | 43% | 63% |
| Age | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument is better value at £80 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (63%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Heaven?
Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Heaven Hill 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 152708) - Copper Monument