North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
North British
£72
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 52.6% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £71.79 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) is better value at £72 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£71.79 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — 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 £71.79)
Who should buy North?
North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company) 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 North British 1994 (bottled 2013) (cask 309880) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old