The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Benriach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £83.11 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak is better value at £83 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 19 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.11)
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Pros
- +More affordable (£83.11 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak 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 BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak