Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryArdmoreThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£63.75£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky is better value at £64 vs £85.

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

Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£63.75 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £63.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky 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 Ardmore 12 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Highland Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneySmokeyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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