Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.9%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£78.87£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £79 vs £85.

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£78.87 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £78.87)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Longmorn 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 921) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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