Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' SelectionThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.6%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£74.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection is better value at £75 vs £85.

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — 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 £74.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection 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.

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 Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 810489) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Malt ExtractHoneyFragantHay-likeToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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