The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAllt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAllt-á-Bhainne
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%47.1%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£84.9£118.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £119.

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 affordable (£84.9 vs £118.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£118.95 vs £84.9)
  • 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 Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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