Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV50.8%43%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£125.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value40/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £126.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125.95 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 £125.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Blended Malt #1 25 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Toasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

TobaccoNutty

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