The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldVintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInvergordon
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£76.28
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is better value at £76 vs £85.

For beginners: Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is more approachable (80/100 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 £76.28)

Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£76.28 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 Vintage?

Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Vintage Strawberry Punnet 1988 (bottled 2014) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaMalt Extract

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