Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBladnochThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.1%43%
Age17 yr21 yr
Price£100£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

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 £100.

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

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£100 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 £100)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mystery?

Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch) 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 Mystery Malt 17 Year Old 1991 (cask 10347) (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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