The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Chivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldChivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky
DistilleryThe AntiquaryChivas Regal
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£74.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky is better value at £75 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Chivas?

Chivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Chivas Regal 18 Year Old American Oak / Ultimate Cask Collection Blended Whisky

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitNew WoodToasted

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