Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits
Ben Nevis
£79
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.3% | 43% |
| Age | 7 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £79.21 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits is better value at £79 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.21 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — 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 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.21)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits 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 Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2015 (cask BN15622) - Hidden Spirits
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old