Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryRoseisleThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.6%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£68.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is better value at £69 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £68.95)

Who should buy Roseisle?

Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2024)

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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