ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryABK6The Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£75.75£84.9
Rating5.00/5

ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1 is better value at £76 vs £85.

For beginners: ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£75.75 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £75.75)

Who should buy ABK6?

ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1 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.

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 ABK6 Reserve Artist Collection No.1

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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