Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980sThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s

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 £100.

For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Inchgower 12 Year Old - Late 1980s

Malt ExtractToastedHay-likeHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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