The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTomatin
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52.5%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£84.9£72.42
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £72 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 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.42)

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£72.42 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

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