The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs English Whisky Company 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldEnglish Whisky Company 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryThe AntiquaryThe English Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%51.8%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£84.9£87.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

English Whisky Company 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

English Whisky Company 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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 £88.

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 £87.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

English Whisky Company 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.95 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 English?

English Whisky Company 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits 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 English Whisky Company 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractCooked FruitVanilla

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