The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldFettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryFettercairn
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£84.9£65.68
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value76/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is better value at £66 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
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.68)

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.68 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Fettercairn 8 Year Old 2012 (cask GD-FC12) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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