Ardmore 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Ardmore
£97
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Ardmore 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ardmore 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £97.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£96.95 vs £84.9)
- −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 affordable (£84.9 vs £96.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 22 Year Old 1996 - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old