The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tobermory 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTobermory 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTobermory
RegionOther ScotchIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%47.4%
Age21 yr24 yr
Price£84.9£129.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tobermory 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

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).

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

Tobermory 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£129.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Tobacco

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