The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Loch Lomond
£122
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £122 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £122.
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)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £122)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£122 vs £84.9)
- −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 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange