Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryKanosukeThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£79.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky is better value at £80 vs £85.

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

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.95 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 £79.95)

Who should buy Kanosuke?

Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Nutty

Only Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still Japanese Single Grain Whisky

Cooked MashOilyYeasty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

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