Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Cambus
£132
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 48.3% | 43% |
| Age | 28 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £132 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
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 £132.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£132 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 £132)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cambus?
Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Cambus 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 89949 & 89949A) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old