The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Togouchi 15 Year Old

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTogouchi 15 Year Old
DistilleryThe AntiquaryChugoku Jozo
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%43.8%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£119.9
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Togouchi 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.

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 affordable (£84.9 vs £119.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Togouchi 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.9 vs £84.9)
  • 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 Togouchi?

Togouchi 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Togouchi 15 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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