The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Loch Lomond
£68
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £67.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £68 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 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£67.95 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 18245) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange