Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.1%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£94.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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 £95.

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 £94.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyYeastyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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