The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTamnavulin
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£129.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £129.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 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 Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobacco

Only Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

HoneyMalt Extract

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