The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTobermory
RegionOther ScotchIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%47%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£84.9£114.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £115.

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 £114.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

LeatherySmokeyHay-like

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