Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Gin vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Monkey 47 Barrel Cut GinThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMonkey 47The Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£62.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Gin is better value at £63 vs £85.

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

Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£62.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +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 £62.5)

Who should buy Monkey?

Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Gin 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

Only Monkey 47 Barrel Cut Gin

Fresh FruitToastedNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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