The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£91
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Craigellachie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £91.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 £91.
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 £91.01)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.01 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange