Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Teeling
★ 2.75
£77
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 62.5% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 2.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.75).
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive is better value at £77 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Pros
- +More affordable (£76.95 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.8 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £76.95)
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive 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 Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old