The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Rosy Apple Brulé 1988 (bottled 2015) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldRosy Apple Brulé 1988 (bottled 2015) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInvergordon
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£89.22
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Rosy Apple Brulé 1988 (bottled 2015) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value56/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rosy Apple Brulé 1988 (bottled 2015) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £89.

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
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £89.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Rosy Apple Brulé 1988 (bottled 2015) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.22 vs £84.9)

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 Rosy?

Rosy Apple Brulé 1988 (bottled 2015) - 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Rosy Apple Brulé 1988 (bottled 2015) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

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