Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainThe Antiquary
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£107.07£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

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 £107.

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

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£107.07 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 £107.07)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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

Sherried

Only Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Fresh FruitVegetative

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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