Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlentauchersThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.3%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£67.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £68 vs £85.

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

Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£67.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — 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 £67.95)

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Glentauchers 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 806205) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

New WoodVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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