The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldPowers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still
DistilleryThe AntiquaryPowers
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Pot Still
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£63.15
Rating5.00/54.83/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value77/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still is better value at £63 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.15)

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£63.15 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Powers?

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

Only Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

ToastedVanilla

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Powers John's Lane Release 12 Year Old Single Pot Still

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