The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldDeanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryDeanston
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52.5%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£84.9£71.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £72 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 £71.95)

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — 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 Deanston?

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Cooked FruitChocolateMalt ExtractVanilla

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