Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Driftless Glen Small Batch BourbonThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryDriftless GlenThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV48%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£60.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon is better value at £61 vs £85.

For beginners: Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £60.95)

Who should buy Driftless?

Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon 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

Only Driftless Glen Small Batch Bourbon

VanillaHoneyNew WoodToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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