Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star SpiritsThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAberfeldyThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.8%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£79.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £79.95)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Aberfeldy 12 Year Old 2014 - North Star Spirits

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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