Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAmrutThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV61.8%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£70.1£84.9
Rating4.16/55.00/5

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value59/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.16).

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky is better value at £70 vs £85.

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

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£70.1 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 £70.1)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky 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 Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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