Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCotswoldsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.1%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£71.25£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value70/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky is better value at £71 vs £85.

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

Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£71.25 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £71.25)

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky

VanillaFresh FruitToastedHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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