Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMurray McDavidThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age17 yr21 yr
Price£109.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

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 £110.

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

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£109.95 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 £109.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Eòrna?

Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Eòrna Lòin 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 110001) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToastedCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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