The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£64
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Edradour |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £63.57 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £64 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 £63.57)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£63.57 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — 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 Ballechin?
Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask 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 Ballechin 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 303) - Straight From The Cask