Ocho Reposado Tequila 2012 / El Refugio vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ocho Reposado Tequila 2012 / El RefugioThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryOchoThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£93.75£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ocho Reposado Tequila 2012 / El Refugio

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ocho Reposado Tequila 2012 / El Refugio

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: Ocho Reposado Tequila 2012 / El Refugio is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ocho Reposado Tequila 2012 / El Refugio

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 Reposado Tequila 2012 / El Refugio 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

Only Ocho Reposado Tequila 2012 / El Refugio

CitricHoneyVegetativeToastedCooked Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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