Scilly Spirit Island Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Scilly Spirit Island WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryScilly SpiritThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£87.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Scilly Spirit Island Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Scilly Spirit Island Whisky

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 £88.

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

Scilly Spirit Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.5 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 £87.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Scilly?

Scilly Spirit Island Whisky 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

Only Scilly Spirit Island Whisky

New WoodVanillaToastedFresh FruitHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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