Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Knappogue Castle
£70

The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Knappogue Castle | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey is better value at £70 vs £85.
For beginners: Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)
Who should buy Knappogue?
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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 Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old