Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's MaltThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBlair AtholThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.3%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£72.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value69/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is better value at £73 vs £85.

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.95)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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 Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 304006) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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