The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
The Kaikyo Distillery
★ 4.50
£76
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | The Kaikyo Distillery |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £75.67 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish is better value at £76 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.67)
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£75.67 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Hatozaki?
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish