The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldAultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryAultmore
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£78.5
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £79 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 £78.5)

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£78.5 vs £84.9)

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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Aultmore 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 21159) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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