Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLorcaThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£92.75£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £93.

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

Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£92.75 vs £84.9)
  • 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £92.75)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mauricio?

Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019 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

Dried Fruit

Only Mauricio Lorca Ancestral Red Blend 2019

SmokeyVegetative

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoNutty

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