Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAuchroiskThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£102.79£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £103.

For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.79 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 £102.79)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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