The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBenrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBenrinnes
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.4%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£84.9£69.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask is better value at £70 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 302110) - The Single Cask

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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