The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Knappogue Castle
£70
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Knappogue Castle |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | Irish |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.9 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey is better value at £70 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −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 Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey