The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTomatin
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%59.8%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£82.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £83 vs £85.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £82.95)

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 747) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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