Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTamnavulinThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£129.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £130.

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

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 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 £129.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Tamnavulin 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 0772) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

HoneyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobacco

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