The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldFettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryFettercairn
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%57.6%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£79.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £80 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 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 5120) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractNew Wood

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