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Antiquary 12 Year Old, 40%, 75cl
Antiquary

Antiquary 12 Year Old, 40%, 75cl

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 19
Average Score
Avg 79
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Description

Edinburgh based company J & W Hardie were founded in 1857 by James Hardie, and began as Tea blender and wine merchant in Picardy Place, Edinburgh in 1861. The next logical step for the company was whisky blending, and The Antiquary brand was born in 1888, taking it's name from the Walter Scott novel. Early bottles featured a caricature of one of Scott's main characters (likely the antiquary himsel ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 12, 2026SGD 59.09
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 39.32
Region
Scotland
Age
12 Years
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
N.A
ABV
40%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Antiquary
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Decanter style bottle, Box
Series highlights
Decanter style bottle
Historical context
Partnership formed in 1857
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Light and well-balanced with notes of malted barley, honey, and subtle spices. Hints of fresh fruit salad, red apple, and lemon are present, along with a touch of oak and a faint, flowery perfume. Some sources also detect a light peatiness and vanilla.
Palate
Medium-bodied and smooth, offering flavors of calvados, barley, and honey, complemented by mixed peels and oak. There are also notes of sweet red apple, citrus, and a gentle peaty touch. Caramel, toasted oak, and soft spices contribute to a complex and rounded profile, with some detecting a distinctive rhubarb note.
Finish
A medium to long finish with lingering notes of oak and caramel. It is often described as soft with a spicy tingle, and can have a leathery or gently smoky character, leaving a warm and balanced impression.
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