Lot 40 Dark Oak vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Lot 40 Dark OakThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLot 40The Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryCanadaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV48%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£62.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Lot 40 Dark Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Lot 40 Dark Oak

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lot 40 Dark Oak is better value at £63 vs £85.

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

Lot 40 Dark Oak

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £62.95)

Who should buy Lot?

Lot 40 Dark Oak suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Lot 40 Dark Oak

New WoodToastedVanillaCooked Mash

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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