The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTomatin
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£62.5
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value64/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask is better value at £63 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £62.5)

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£62.5 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

Cooked FruitToastedVanilla

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

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