Kings County Blended Bourbon vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kings County Blended BourbonThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryKings CountyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£73.34£84.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Kings County Blended Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value55/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kings County Blended Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Kings County Blended Bourbon is better value at £73 vs £85.

For beginners: Kings County Blended Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Kings County Blended Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£73.34 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £73.34)

Who should buy Kings?

Kings County Blended 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 Kings County Blended Bourbon

VanillaToastedHoneyChocolate

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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