Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design EditionThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryStauningThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£68.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition is better value at £69 vs £85.

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

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£68.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £68.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Stauning?

Stauning Smoke Whisky Design Edition 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 Whisky Design Edition

SmokeyFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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