Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBushmillsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)

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 £100.

For beginners: Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L) 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

Only Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1980s (1L)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitYeasty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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