The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTullibardine
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55.8%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£72.99
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £73 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 £72.99)

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£72.99 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

VanillaNew WoodHoneyToastedCitric

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