The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMiltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMiltonduff
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.7%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£110
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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 £110)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£110 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 72.123) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

New WoodToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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