Highland Malt Submarine vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Highland Malt SubmarineThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryHighland MaltThe Antiquary
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£65£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Highland Malt Submarine

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Highland Malt Submarine

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Malt Submarine is better value at £65 vs £85.

For beginners: Highland Malt Submarine is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Highland Malt Submarine

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£65 vs £84.9)

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 £65)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Malt Submarine 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 Highland Malt Submarine

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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