The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldArdmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryArdmore
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£77.9
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is better value at £78 vs £85.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £77.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£77.9 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

SmokeyMedicinalOilyToasted

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