The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks
Balvenie
£65
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Balvenie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks is better value at £65 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 £64.95)
Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.95 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks 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 Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks