A Salt on the Senses 15 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (Croftengea) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

A Salt on the Senses 15 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (Croftengea)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£86.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

A Salt on the Senses 15 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (Croftengea)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

A Salt on the Senses 15 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (Croftengea)

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 £87.

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

A Salt on the Senses 15 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (Croftengea)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.95 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 £86.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy A?

A Salt on the Senses 15 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (Croftengea) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Old Wood

Only A Salt on the Senses 15 Year Old 2007 - Wemyss Malts (Croftengea)

SmokeyMedicinalMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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