Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990sThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen OrdThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£120£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value42/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.

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

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£120 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £120)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s 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 Glen Ord 12 Year Old - 1990s

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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