Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBowmoreThe Antiquary
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

Smoke65/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

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 £100.

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

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010

SmokeyKipperyOilyLeathery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoNutty

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