The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMiltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMiltonduff
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.6%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£75.9
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £76 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 £75.9)

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£75.9 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Miltonduff 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 6342) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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