Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.5%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£76.19£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £76 vs £85.

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£76.19 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £76.19)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyCooked FruitVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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