Kings County Peated Bourbon vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kings County Peated BourbonThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryKings CountyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV45%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£83.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Kings County Peated Bourbon

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value60/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kings County Peated Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kings County Peated Bourbon is better value at £84 vs £85.

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

Kings County Peated Bourbon

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£83.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Kings?

Kings County Peated Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

Only Kings County Peated Bourbon

SmokeyToastedNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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