North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryNorth of ScotlandThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV41%43%
Age46 yr21 yr
Price£124.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

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 £125.

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

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 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 £124.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only North of Scotland 46 Year Old – Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

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