Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Lagavulin
£70
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lagavulin | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky is better value at £70 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +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)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old