The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTomatin
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£84.9£109.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

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 £110.

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 £109.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.95 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old Bourbon Barrels

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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