Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBarr an UisceThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age16 yr21 yr
Price£74.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year Old is better value at £75 vs £85.

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

Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 16 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)

Who should buy Barr?

Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Barr an Uisce 1803 16 Year Old

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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