Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne
Taittinger
£66
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Taittinger | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £65.5 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne is better value at £66 vs £85.
For beginners: Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£65.5 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 £65.5)
Who should buy Taittinger?
Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne 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 Taittinger Folies de la Marquetterie Champagne
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old