Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve IIThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryEgan'sThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age16 yr21 yr
Price£133.28£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II

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 £133.

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

Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£133.28 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 £133.28)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Egan's?

Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Sherried

Only Egan's 16 Year Old Legacy Reserve II

VanillaCooked FruitFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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