Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore
£90
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 49% | 43% |
| Age | 25 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £90.45 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £90.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£90.45 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 £90.45)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 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 Cragganmore 25 Year Old 1985 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old