Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970
Black Velvet
★ 5.00
£108
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970 | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Velvet | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £108 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £108.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£108 vs £84.9)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £108)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Black?
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Black Velvet Canadian Whisky - 1970
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old