St. George Baller Single Malt vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

St. George Baller Single MaltThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistillerySt. George SpiritsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47%43%
Age3 yr21 yr
Price£87.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

St. George Baller Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

St. George Baller Single Malt

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: St. George Baller Single Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

St. George Baller Single Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy St.?

St. George Baller Single Malt 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 St. George Baller Single Malt

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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