Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak FinishThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlendaloughThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£77.75£84.9
Rating4.71/55.00/5

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value61/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.71).

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish is better value at £78 vs £85.

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£77.75 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £77.75)

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

HoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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