The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTomintoul
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52.3%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£84.9£84.03
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits is better value at £84 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 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £84.03)

Tomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£84.03 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — 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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits 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 Tomintoul 11 Year Old 2011 (cask TM1122S) - Hidden Spirits

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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