Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAdnamsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£69.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) is better value at £70 vs £85.

For beginners: Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£69.99 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.99)

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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 Adnams Distiller's Choice 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl (No Gift Box)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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