WH-ANT-004 The Antiquary 12 years old

🥃 The Antiquary 12 Years Old – Miniature Bottle (5 cl)

The Antiquary 12 Years Old miniature captures the refined, elegant profile of this classic age-statement blended Scotch in a compact collector-friendly format. Made from a carefully selected blend of malt and grain whiskies matured for at least 12 years, it offers the smooth, lightly smoky, and delicately sweet character that The Antiquary brand is known for. A long-standing favorite among miniature collectors and fans of traditional Scotch blends.

📌 Features & Details

Brand: The Antiquary
Expression: 12 Years Old
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Region / Origin: Scotland
ABV: 40%
Bottle Size: 5 cl miniature
Maturation / Cask Details: Blend of malt and grain whiskies aged for a minimum of 12 years in oak casks, delivering balanced sweetness, soft spice, and subtle smoke.
Status: Classic age-statement miniature; collectible and often found in various label or packaging variations.

👃 Tasting Notes

Nose:
Light and refined; honey, vanilla, gentle malt, subtle citrus, and a hint of soft smoke.

Palate:
Smooth, rounded, and easy-drinking; flavors of sweet malt, creamy vanilla, mild oak, soft spices, and faint peat.

Finish:
Medium; clean and lightly spiced with lingering sweetness and a delicate smoky wisp.

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Praised for its smooth, approachable yet characterful profile.

• Considered a reliable, well-balanced age-statement blend.

• Miniature retains the complete flavor experience of the full-size bottle.

• Collectors especially value older labels and discontinued packaging.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

Ideal For:
Collectors of age-statement blends, Scotch miniature enthusiasts, tasting flight sets, whisky gift packs, and fans of classic blended Scotch whisky.

Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy neat or with a splash of water to enhance sweetness and reveal gentle smoky notes. Also suitable for a refined whisky highball.

Collectible Notes:

• Highly collectible due to long-running production and multiple label designs over the decades.

• Vintage or export minis are especially sought after.

• Represents the craftsmanship and heritage of The Antiquary brand in a compact, display-worthy form.