The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tobermory 18 Year Old

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTobermory 18 Year Old
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTobermory
RegionOther ScotchIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46.3%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£120
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tobermory 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value42/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.

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
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £120)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tobermory 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £84.9)

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 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Tobermory 18 Year Old

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToastedSandy

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