Compass Box Brûlée Royale vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Compass Box Brûlée RoyaleThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCompass BoxThe Antiquary
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV49%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£109.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box Brûlée Royale

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Compass Box Brûlée Royale

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 £110.

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

Compass Box Brûlée Royale

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.95 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 £109.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box Brûlée Royale suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Compass Box Brûlée Royale

HoneyCooked FruitVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Explore more