Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ardmore
★ 4.00
£64
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52.4% | 43% |
| Age | 7 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £63.76 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £64 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£63.76 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 7 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.76)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 7 Year Old 2010 (cask 1914863) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old