Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryStrathislaThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006

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 £100.

For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Strathisla 12 Year Old - Pre 2006

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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