Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryThe Vintage Malt Whisky CompanyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.5%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£79.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £80 vs £85.

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£79.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.5)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Inchgower 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 801362) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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