The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Cragganmore
£71
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Cragganmore |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.9 | £70.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky is better value at £71 vs £85.
For beginners: Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (80/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £70.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£70.5 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −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 Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Cragganmore 2009 Distillers Edition / Bot.2021 Speyside Whisky