North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
North British
£100
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 45.8% | 43% |
| Age | 34 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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).
North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy North?
North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 North British 34 Year Old 1989 Bourbon Barrel (cask O180-44) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old