Undisclosed Islay 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 807405) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Undisclosed Islay 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 807405) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAlistair WalkerThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.4%43%
Age16 yr21 yr
Price£109.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Undisclosed Islay 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 807405) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Undisclosed Islay 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 807405) - 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).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £110.

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

Undisclosed Islay 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 807405) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.5 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 £109.5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Undisclosed?

Undisclosed Islay 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 807405) - 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Undisclosed Islay 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 807405) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokeyLeathery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

TobaccoNutty

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