Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia Single Cask Series - Unpeated Chinkapin Oak vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia Single Cask Series - Unpeated Chinkapin OakThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryIsle of RaasayThe Antiquary
RegionIslandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV61.4%43%
Age5 yr21 yr
Price£94.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia Single Cask Series - Unpeated Chinkapin Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia Single Cask Series - Unpeated Chinkapin Oak

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 £95.

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

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia Single Cask Series - Unpeated Chinkapin Oak

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (61.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 £94.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Isle?

Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia Single Cask Series - Unpeated Chinkapin Oak 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 Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia Single Cask Series - Unpeated Chinkapin Oak

New WoodVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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