Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third Edition vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third EditionThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTeelingThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle Pot StillBlended
ABV50%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£71.01£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third Edition is better value at £71 vs £85.

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

Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third Edition

Pros

  • +More affordable (£71.01 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £71.01)

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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 Teeling Virgin Swedish Oak - Wonders of Wood Third Edition

New WoodVanillaFresh FruitCitricToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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