North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262089) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262089) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNorth BritishThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV55%43%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£127.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262089) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262089) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £128.

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

North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262089) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£127.99 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 £127.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262089) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only North British 30 Year Old 1991 (cask 262089) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

TobaccoNutty

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