Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl vs The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20clThe Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryAultmoreThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£18.65£19.94
Rating4.40/5

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (4.40 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl is better value at £19 vs £20.

For beginners: The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.65 vs £19.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.4/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£19.94 vs £18.65)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl 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 Blended Scotch Whisky 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Aultmore 9 Year Old Cigar Malt - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 20cl

SherriedNuttyChocolateTobacco

Only The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractCitric

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