The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Aultmore
£120
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Aultmore |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 58.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £120.
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 £120)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 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 Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (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
Only Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)