Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Barrell Foundation BourbonThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBarrell Craft SpiritsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV50%43%
Age5 yr21 yr
Price£68.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Barrell Foundation Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Barrell Foundation Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Barrell Foundation Bourbon is better value at £69 vs £85.

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

Barrell Foundation Bourbon

Pros

  • +More affordable (£68.95 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 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £68.95)

Who should buy Barrell?

Barrell Foundation Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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