The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldA Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryUncharted Whisky
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%54%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£66.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky) is better value at £67 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 £66.95)

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — 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 A?

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky) 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 A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

VegetativeCitricHoneySolvent

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