The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)
Blair Athol
£73
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Blair Athol |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £72.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi) 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.95)
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£72.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — 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 Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi) 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
Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 311135) (Adelphi)