Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryArdmoreThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.7%43%
Age19 yr21 yr
Price£82.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £85.

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

Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £84.9)

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £82.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Only Ardmore 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMalt ExtractToastedOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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