The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldArdnamurchan 7 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
DistilleryThe AntiquaryArdnamurchan
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%61%
Age21 yr7 yr
Price£84.9£84.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £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 affordable (£84.9 vs £84.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (61%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 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 Ardnamurchan?

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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 Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

SmokeyVanillaToastedFresh FruitMalt Extract

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