Benrinnes 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benrinnes 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBenrinnesThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.1%43%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£116.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benrinnes 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £117.

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

Benrinnes 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.95 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 £116.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

Only Benrinnes 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Toasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Tobacco

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