Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903820) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903820) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV43.4%43%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£133.62£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903820) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903820) - 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 £134.

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

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903820) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£133.62 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 £133.62)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903820) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 903820) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyOilyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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