The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs William Larue Weller (2011 Release)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldWilliam Larue Weller (2011 Release)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWilliam Larue Weller
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%66.8%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£102.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

William Larue Weller (2011 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value44/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2011 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £103.

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 £102.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

William Larue Weller (2011 Release)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (66.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 William?

William Larue Weller (2011 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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only William Larue Weller (2011 Release)

VanillaToastedNew Wood

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