Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2017 / Las Aguilas vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2017 / Las AguilasThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryOchoThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£93.75£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2017 / Las Aguilas

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2017 / Las Aguilas

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 £94.

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

Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2017 / Las Aguilas

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£93.75 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 £93.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ocho?

Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2017 / Las Aguilas suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Nutty

Only Ocho Blanco Black Tequila 2017 / Las Aguilas

Fresh FruitFragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobacco

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