Port Askaig 14 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Port Askaig 14 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryPort AskaigThe Antiquary
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45.8%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£67.82£84.9
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Port Askaig 14 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value66/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Port Askaig 14 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Port Askaig 14 Year Old is better value at £68 vs £85.

For beginners: Port Askaig 14 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Port Askaig 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£67.82 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.82)

Who should buy Port?

Port Askaig 14 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Port Askaig 14 Year Old

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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