The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill
Balvenie
★ 4.50
£80
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Balvenie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill 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 £79.99)
Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.99 vs £84.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Balvenie 12 Year Old Single Barrel - First Fill