BenRiach 10 Year Old 2004 - 10th Anniversary Bottling vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

BenRiach 10 Year Old 2004 - 10th Anniversary BottlingThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBenriachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

BenRiach 10 Year Old 2004 - 10th Anniversary Bottling

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

BenRiach 10 Year Old 2004 - 10th Anniversary Bottling

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 £100.

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

BenRiach 10 Year Old 2004 - 10th Anniversary Bottling

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 10 Year Old 2004 - 10th Anniversary 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 10 Year Old 2004 - 10th Anniversary Bottling

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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