The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Longrow 18 Year Old

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldLongrow 18 Year Old
DistilleryThe AntiquarySpringbank
RegionOther ScotchCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£115
Rating5.00/54.44/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Longrow 18 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value39/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £115.

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 £115)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Longrow 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£115 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Longrow?

Longrow 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoNutty

Only Longrow 18 Year Old

SmokeyLeatheryOily

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