Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Aberlour
£80
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.9% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £79.71 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £80 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.71 vs £84.9)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.71)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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.
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
Only Aberlour 23 Year Old Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old