Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore
★ 4.00
£61
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 49.8% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £61.31 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £61 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£61.31 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.31)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Aultmore 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 9516053) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old