North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
North British
★ 3.00
£63
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 54.1% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £63 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £62.95)
Who should buy North?
North British 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 3228 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old