Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)The Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV44.6%43%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£122.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £123.

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

Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£122.95 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 £122.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 WoodNutty

Only Braeval 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

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