Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
Balcones
£87
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £86.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £87.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Balcones 2016 / 4 Year Old / Simply Whisky Dream Big
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old