Starward Fortis vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Starward FortisThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryStarwardThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAustraliaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£64.5£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Starward Fortis

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value78/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Starward Fortis

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Starward Fortis is better value at £65 vs £85.

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

Starward Fortis

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.5 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.5)

Who should buy Starward?

Starward Fortis 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 Starward Fortis

ToastedVanillaFresh FruitOilyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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