Bowmore 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn DogsThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBowmoreThe Antiquary
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45%43%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

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 £99.

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

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £99)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Old Wood

Only Bowmore 21 Year Old - Badly Drawn Dogs

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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