Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAuchroiskThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.7%43%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£90.52£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £91.

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

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.52 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 £90.52)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Auchroisk 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 102225) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon and Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyCitricFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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