I do enjoy the Antiquary 12 as a better than average blend. So, you would think a 21 yo would be superior. Finding it for sale for $40 should be a heads up that something is amiss, but I am always hopeful. The nose is nearly pure ethanol, with a touch of butter-toffee. In the mouth it fairly smooth but rather a one trick pony of butter-toffee and a slightly astringent peppery finish. I know a decade ago this won awards and sold for $100, and some reviews called it a blended malt. I don't know if that was once true or not. What I do know, is that in it's present form it is mostly grain whisky; a rather smooth and tasty dram, but not dynamic or complex. Oh, wait a moment, on the second dram I am picking up the barest hint of peat. Didn't catch that at first.
3.74
About this bottle
Released by Tomatin Scotch, which also contributes to a good percentage of the whisky used, this is a blend of single malts from Speyside, Highland, Lowland and Islay. The characteristic flavors of the whiskies from each region are thought to impart different layers of flavor. Each whisky in the blend is at least 21 years old. Impressive packaging with a sueded label and faceted glass.
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robertwayne64024
3.0
MrAlfabet
2.8
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