The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask
Loch Lomond
£70
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask is better value at £70 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 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.6%) — 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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask 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
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 265) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange