The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBlair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBlair Athol
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55.5%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£69.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr is better value at £70 vs £85.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Blair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old (cask 70028554) - Dràm Mòr

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedChocolateHoney

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