Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation Velier vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation VelierThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryRenegadeThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£89.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation Velier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation Velier

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 £90.

For beginners: Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation Velier is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation Velier

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 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 £89.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Renegade?

Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation Velier 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

Both taste of

Dried FruitTobacco

Only Renegade 2020 / 3 Year Old / Habitation Velier

ChocolateOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedNutty

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