The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldWormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWormtub
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%57.2%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£84.9£74.95
Rating5.00/54.44/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value59/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask is better value at £75 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Wormtub?

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask 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 Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

OilyToastedMalt ExtractHoney

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