The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Glen Grant
£77
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glen Grant |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £76.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £77 vs £85.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £76.84)
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +More affordable (£76.84 vs £84.9)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −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 Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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
Only Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)