Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.6%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£79.95£84.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value50/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%) is better value at £80 vs £85.

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) (57.6%)

SmokeyToastedOilyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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