The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAuchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAuchroisk
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£73.39
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £73 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £73.39)

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£73.39 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 Auchroisk 18 Year Old 1994 (cask 9877) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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