Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFoursquareThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£108£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5

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 £108.

For beginners: Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£108 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 £108)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Barbados?

Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5 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

Only Barbados (Foursquare) 15 Year Old / NAS 5

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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