Strawberry Fondant Icing 1988 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strawberry Fondant Icing 1988 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£114.77£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Strawberry Fondant Icing 1988 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strawberry Fondant Icing 1988 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

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 £115.

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

Strawberry Fondant Icing 1988 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.77 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 £114.77)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Strawberry?

Strawberry Fondant Icing 1988 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) 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 Strawberry Fondant Icing 1988 (bottled 2017) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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