Stauning Smoke vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Stauning SmokeThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryStauningThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£74.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Stauning Smoke

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Stauning Smoke

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Stauning Smoke is better value at £75 vs £85.

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

Stauning Smoke

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Stauning?

Stauning Smoke 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 Stauning Smoke

SmokeyHay-likeToastedMedicinal

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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