Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBond & LillardThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£89.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness82/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

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: Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Bond?

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1 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 Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

VanillaHoneyChocolateCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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