Nikka Session vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Nikka SessionThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNikkaThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryJapanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Nikka Session

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Nikka Session

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 £100.

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

Nikka Session

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Nikka?

Nikka Session 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 Nikka Session

SmokeyMalt ExtractToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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