The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Garioch
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£81.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky is better value at £82 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 £81.95)

Glen Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£81.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Garioch 2011 / 14 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Highland Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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