Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co. vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
Caol Ila
£96
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co. | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | The Antiquary |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £95.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £96.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.95 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 £95.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co. 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
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old