The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Tobermory
£103
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Tobermory |
| Region | Other Scotch | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £102.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
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 £103.
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 £102.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.95 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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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 Tobermory 20 Year Old 1995 (cask CM227) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)