Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMortlachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£67.45£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £67 vs £85.

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£67.45 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 18 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.45)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

TobaccoOld Wood

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 3406) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

LeatherySmokey

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Explore more