Longmorn 16 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Longmorn 16 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLongmornThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%43%
Age16 yr21 yr
Price£86.95£84.9
Rating4.43/55.00/5

Longmorn 16 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value51/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Longmorn 16 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £87.

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

Longmorn 16 Year Old

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £86.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 16 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Longmorn 16 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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