Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNinkasiThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.3%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£66.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022 is better value at £67 vs £85.

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

Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022

Pros

  • +More affordable (£66.5 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • 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 £66.5)

Who should buy Ninkasi?

Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Ninkasi Whisky Small Batch 2022

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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