Tamnavulin 12 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tamnavulin 12 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTamnavulinThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating4.63/55.00/5

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value46/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.63).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 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

Only Tamnavulin 12 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitFragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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