Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£91.01£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 £91.

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

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£91.01 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 £91.01)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoOld Wood

Only Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Leathery

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Nutty

Where to buy

Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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