Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling)
Benriach
£73
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 49% | 43% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £73.45 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling) is better value at £73 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling)
Pros
- +More affordable (£73.45 vs £84.9)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £73.45)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Benriach 23 Year Old 1985 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory Bottling)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old