Candlekitty 12 Year Old 2010 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.78 (Decadent Drinks) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Candlekitty 12 Year Old 2010 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.78 (Decadent Drinks)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryDecadent DrinksThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.1%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£124.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Candlekitty 12 Year Old 2010 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.78 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Candlekitty 12 Year Old 2010 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.78 (Decadent Drinks)

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 £125.

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

Candlekitty 12 Year Old 2010 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.78 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 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 £124.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Candlekitty?

Candlekitty 12 Year Old 2010 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.78 (Decadent Drinks) 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 Candlekitty 12 Year Old 2010 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.78 (Decadent Drinks)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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