The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldLongmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection
DistilleryThe AntiquaryLongmorn
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£102.99
Rating5.00/54.33/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

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 £102.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.99 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Longmorn?

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

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Longmorn 18 Year Old - Secret Speyside Collection

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyToasted

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