Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBladnochThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£93.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £94.

For beginners: Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.95 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 £93.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Bladnoch 21 Year Old 1992 (cask 2965) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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