The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAultmore
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%57.7%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£84.9£64.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value77/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £65 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
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.95)

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water

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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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