The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenturretThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£65.99£84.9
Rating4.75/55.00/5

The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £66 vs £85.

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

The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.99 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.99)

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release) 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

Only The Glenturret 12 Year Old (2022 Release)

VanillaOilyToastedMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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