Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon WhiskeyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNever Say DieThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV47.5%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£60.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value82/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £61 vs £85.

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

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £84.9)

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 £60.95)

Who should buy Never?

Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey 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 Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Malt ExtractCooked MashVanillaHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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