CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail | The Antiquary |
| Region | Other Scotch | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £78.5 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt is better value at £79 vs £85.
For beginners: CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£78.5 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £78.5)
Who should buy CRN57?
CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 CRN57 18 Year Old Blended Malt
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old