Highland Park 12 Year Old - Arlanda Airport Bottling vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Arlanda Airport BottlingThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryHighland ParkThe Antiquary
RegionIslandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV62.4%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£119.28£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Arlanda Airport Bottling

Smoke64/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Arlanda Airport Bottling

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 £119.

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

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Arlanda Airport Bottling

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.28 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 £119.28)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 12 Year Old - Arlanda Airport Bottling suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Highland Park 12 Year Old - Arlanda Airport Bottling

SmokeyHoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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