The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldInvergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInvergordon
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%42.5%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£84.9£108.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - 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 £109.

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 £108.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£108.95 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 906313) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractHoney

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