The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs High Coast Silent Mills Collection - #3 Svanö

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldHigh Coast Silent Mills Collection - #3 Svanö
DistilleryThe AntiquaryHigh Coast
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%51%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£96.5
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

High Coast Silent Mills Collection - #3 Svanö

Smoke68/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

High Coast Silent Mills Collection - #3 Svanö

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 £97.

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 £96.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

High Coast Silent Mills Collection - #3 Svanö

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£96.5 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 High?

High Coast Silent Mills Collection - #3 Svanö 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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only High Coast Silent Mills Collection - #3 Svanö

SmokeyNew WoodToastedFresh FruitMedicinal

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