Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBlade & BowThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£89.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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 £90.

For beginners: Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blade?

Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Blade & Bow Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractNew WoodToastedVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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