Mortlach 16 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Summer 2024 (Decadent Drinks) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 16 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Summer 2024 (Decadent Drinks)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.5%43%
Age16 yr21 yr
Price£89.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 16 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Summer 2024 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 16 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Summer 2024 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £90.

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

Mortlach 16 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Summer 2024 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.5 vs £84.9)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £89.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 16 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Summer 2024 (Decadent Drinks) 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 Mortlach 16 Year Old Equinox & Solstice Summer 2024 (Decadent Drinks)

HoneyCooked FruitMalt ExtractOilyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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