Fettercairn 16 Year Old 2000 (cask 3178) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 16 Year Old 2000 (cask 3178) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.1%43%
Age16 yr21 yr
Price£86.46£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 16 Year Old 2000 (cask 3178) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 16 Year Old 2000 (cask 3178) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £86.

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

Fettercairn 16 Year Old 2000 (cask 3178) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.46 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 £86.46)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 16 Year Old 2000 (cask 3178) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 16 Year Old 2000 (cask 3178) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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