Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970sThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryOld GlencrinanThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£80£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£80 vs £84.9)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £80)

Who should buy Old?

Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Old Glencrinan 12 Year Old - 1970s

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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