Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful SpiritsThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBonningtonThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV63.5%43%
Age5 yr21 yr
Price£70.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

Smoke63/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits is better value at £71 vs £85.

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

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£70.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (63.5%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £70.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bonnington?

Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits 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

Only Bonnington Peated 5 Year Old 2020 (cask 2020.0776) - Fruitful Spirits

SmokeyNew WoodToastedCoal-gasOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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