Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAuchentoshanThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.1%43%
Age20 yr21 yr
Price£117.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £118.

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

Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£117.95 vs £84.9)
  • 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £117.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) 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 Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)

CitricHoneyLeafyFresh FruitVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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