Aberlour 18 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberlour 18 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAberlourThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£140.75£84.9
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Aberlour 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberlour 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £141.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£140.75 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

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 £140.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Aberlour 18 Year Old

HoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobacco

Where to buy

Aberlour 18 Year Old

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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