The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 807411) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Elgin 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 807411) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Elgin
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55.4%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£88
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 807411) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 807411) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £88.

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

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 £88)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 807411) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 807411) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 807411) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

HoneyFresh FruitCooked FruitVanillaMalt Extract

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