The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAdnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAdnams
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£69.99
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) is better value at £70 vs £85.

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.99)

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£69.99 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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