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21 year old whisky

A 21 year old whisky is one whose youngest component has spent at least 21 years in the cask. The bottles here run from blended Scotch such as Antiquary 21 and Isle of Skye 21 to single malts like Balvenie 21 PortWood, Glengoyne 21 and Benromach 21, and Irish pot still whiskey like Redbreast 21.

At this age most bottles sit above the free-delivery thresholds at the retailers we check, so the delivered total is usually close to the shelf price. For younger statements, see 15 year old whisky and 18 year old whisky.

72 bottles in stock, with the best current price from the UK retailers we check.

Questions

What is the cheapest 21 year old whisky?
The cheapest 21 year old whisky is Glen Scotia Double Cask Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish Campbeltown Whisky (21 years old, 46% ABV, 70cl), at £39.95 from Hard To Find Whisky. That is £45.90 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: MacNair’s 21 Year Old Lum Reek | Peated Blended Malt Whisky (£79.95) and First Light 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Whisky C Single Malt Whisky (£84.95).
How much does 21 year old whisky cost?
21 year old whisky costs from £39.95 to £5,200.00, with a median of £229.90 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Hibiki 21 Year Old Mizunara Suntory 100th Anniversary.
Are there 21 year old blends?
Yes. Blended Scotch 21 year olds include Antiquary 21 and Isle of Skye 21. The age rule is the same as for single malts: 21 refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle, malt or grain.
Is older whisky always better?
No. Age tells you how long the youngest whisky spent in cask, not how good the result is. A well-made 12 year old can beat a tired 30 year old, and price rises with age because older stock is scarcer for the distillery, not because it is certain to taste better. Our maturation guide goes deeper.