The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomatin
£65
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Tomatin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £65 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.95)
Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 17 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange