Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin SeriesThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV53%43%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£68.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series is better value at £69 vs £85.

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series

Pros

  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • 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 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £68.95)

Who should buy Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series

VanillaHoneyToastedNew WoodMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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