Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol)
Blair Athol
£95
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 56.6% | 43% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £94.96 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol)
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 £95.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.96 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 £94.96)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Be?
Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol) 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 Be Thankful And Rested 14 Year Old 2008 - Wemyss Malts (Blair Athol)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old