Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18693) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18693) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Loch Lomond
£133
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18693) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 24 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £132.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18693) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18693) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £133.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18693) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£132.95 vs £84.9)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £132.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1996 (cask 18693) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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
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