The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs The English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldThe English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask
DistilleryThe AntiquaryThe English Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%59.9%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£79.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

The English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask is better value at £80 vs £85.

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

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 £79.95)

The English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy The?

The English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only The English Single Cask Release - Rum Cask

Cooked FruitVanillaToastedChocolateHoney

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