Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask SeriesThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAberfeldyThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age19 yr21 yr
Price£118.51£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £119.

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

Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£118.51 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £118.51)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series 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

SherriedNuttyDried Fruit

Only Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

HoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobacco

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 19 Year Old (cask 3076-78) Oloroso Sherry Cask - Exceptional Cask Series

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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