The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Cameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldCameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryCameron Bridge
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%48.9%
Age21 yr27 yr
Price£84.9£79.95
Rating5.00/51.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Cameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value13/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Cameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £80 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 £79.95)

Cameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 Cameronbridge?

Cameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Cameronbridge 27 Year Old 1991 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew WoodYeasty

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