Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenturretThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.2%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£72.57£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - 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).

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £73 vs £85.

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

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£72.57 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • 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 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.57)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ruadh?

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokeyCooked FruitMedicinalVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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