Longmorn 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£97
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Longmorn 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.3% | 43% |
| Age | 16 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Longmorn 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £97.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£96.95 vs £84.9)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £96.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 16 Year Old 2002 (casks 800648 & 80649) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old