Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mars Tsunuki 2022 EditionThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMarsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£129.9£84.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value31/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £130.

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

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.9 vs £84.9)
  • 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £129.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mars?

Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Mars Tsunuki 2022 Edition

VanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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