Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£100
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alistair Walker | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52.1% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £100.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £84.9)
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 £99.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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
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Only Orkney 20 Year Old 1999 (cask A324-4) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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