The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenrothes
£74
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glenrothes |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £73.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £74 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 £73.5)
Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£73.5 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — 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 Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Glenrothes 12 Year Old (cask 4941676) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)