Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45.8%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£84.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value59/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £85.

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

Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.95 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £84.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Peated?

Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 WoodDried Fruit

Only Peated Highland Whisky 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeathery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedTobaccoNutty

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