Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBlanton'sThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£79.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blanton's Original Single Barrel 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).

Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)

Who should buy Blanton's?

Blanton's Original Single Barrel 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 Blanton's Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaChocolateToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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