The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release
West Midlands Distillery
£79
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | West Midlands Distillery |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.9 | £78.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release is better value at £79 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 £78.95)
West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release
Pros
- +More affordable (£78.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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 West?
West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only West Midlands Distillery First Fill Bourbon Cask - Inaugural Release