The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Craigellachie
£66
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Craigellachie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 49.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £65.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 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 £65.9)
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£65.9 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange