Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bladnoch
£93
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.8% | 43% |
| Age | 26 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £92.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £93.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£92.95 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 £92.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 26 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 Lowland 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
Only Bladnoch 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old