The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky vs Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

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

The Antiquary Blended Scotch WhiskyAultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAultmore
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£19.94£18.65
Rating4.40/5

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (4.40 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl is better value at £19 vs £20.

For beginners: The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.4/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£19.94 vs £18.65)

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.65 vs £19.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractCitric

Only Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

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