Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Aultmore
£120
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.2% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £120.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 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 £120)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 73.158) - Winter Solstice 2024 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old