Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAuchentoshanThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.9%43%
Age24 yr21 yr
Price£97.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value51/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £98.

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

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£97.95 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £97.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Auchentoshan 24 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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