The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldLongmorn 25 Year Old 1990 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryLongmorn
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%40%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£84.9£130
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

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 £130.

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 £130)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£130 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Longmorn 25 Year Old 1990 - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

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