The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTomatin
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46.3%
Age21 yr27 yr
Price£84.9£135.86
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £136.

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 £135.86)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£135.86 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

Old WoodNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

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