Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryThompson Bros.The Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV48.5%43%
Age5 yr21 yr
Price£63.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £64 vs £85.

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

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£63.95 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.95)

Who should buy Sutherland?

Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Sutherland Blended Malt 5 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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