The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Hellyers Road |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £75.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original is better value at £75 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 £75.3)
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original
Pros
- +More affordable (£75.3 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 Hellyers?
Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original 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
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Hellyers Road 12 Year Old Original