Inchgower 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 303709) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 303709) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.1%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£124.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 303709) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 303709) - 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 £125.

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 303709) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.99 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 £124.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 303709) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 303709) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyChocolateVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

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