Oban 14 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Oban 14 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryObanThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£73.9£84.9
Rating4.20/55.00/5

Oban 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner75/100
Value57/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Oban 14 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).

Oban 14 Year Old is better value at £74 vs £85.

For beginners: Oban 14 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Oban 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£73.9 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 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 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £73.9)

Who should buy Oban?

Oban 14 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Oban 14 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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