The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Aultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAultmore
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52.1%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£84.9£69.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £70 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Aultmore 22 Year Old 1989 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

CitricHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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