Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£79
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | The Antiquary |
| Region | Island | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 49.7% | 43% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £79.04 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £79 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£79.04 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.04)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - 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 Island 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
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Only Ledaig 17 Year Old 1997 (cask 643080) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old