Daftmill 2012 Summer Release / Bot.2025 Lowland Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Daftmill 2012 Summer Release / Bot.2025 Lowland WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryDaftmillThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£103£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Daftmill 2012 Summer Release / Bot.2025 Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Daftmill 2012 Summer Release / Bot.2025 Lowland Whisky

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 £103.

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

Daftmill 2012 Summer Release / Bot.2025 Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£103 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 £103)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Daftmill?

Daftmill 2012 Summer Release / Bot.2025 Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Daftmill 2012 Summer Release / Bot.2025 Lowland Whisky

HoneyFresh FruitHay-likeMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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