The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Auchroisk
£91
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Auchroisk |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £90.52 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
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 £91.
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 £90.52)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£90.52 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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company) 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 Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)