The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldEòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMurray McDavid
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr17 yr
Price£84.9£109.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £110.

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 £109.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.95 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 Eòrna?

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToastedCitric

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