Byrrh Aperitif / Bot.1960s vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Byrrh Aperitif / Bot.1960sThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryByrrhThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Byrrh Aperitif / Bot.1960s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Byrrh Aperitif / Bot.1960s

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

Byrrh Aperitif / Bot.1960s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Byrrh?

Byrrh Aperitif / Bot.1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Byrrh Aperitif / Bot.1960s

Fragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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