Amrut Portonova vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Amrut PortonovaThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAmrutThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV62.1%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£74.95£84.9
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Amrut Portonova

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value62/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Amrut Portonova

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Amrut Portonova is better value at £75 vs £85.

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

Amrut Portonova

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Portonova suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Amrut Portonova

Cooked FruitVanillaHoneyNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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