Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky
Benriach
£100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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: Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old