Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 665) (Adelphi) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 665) (Adelphi)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenglassaughThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.4%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£101.38£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 665) (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 665) (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £101.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 665) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£101.38 vs £84.9)
  • 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £101.38)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 665) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 665) (Adelphi)

SmokeyVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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