Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th Anniversary vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th AnniversaryThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAultmoreThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£89.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

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 £90.

For beginners: Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th Anniversary is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.99 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 £89.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th Anniversary is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Aultmore 10 Year Old - 125th Anniversary

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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