Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000s vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000sThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating4.64/55.00/5

Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value46/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.64).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Fettercairn 12 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyFragantVanillaMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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