Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Bushmills
★ 4.00
£71
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £70.5 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is better value at £71 vs £85.
For beginners: Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£70.5 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £70.5)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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Where to buy
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange