Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco DecanterThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryEdradourThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.5%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£74.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value67/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is better value at £75 vs £85.

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

ChocolateVanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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