Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight BourbonThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryHeaven's DoorThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV50%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£96.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £97.

For beginners: Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£96.95 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £96.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight 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 Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon

VanillaChocolateToastedNew WoodHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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