The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldBenrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryBenrinnes
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr19 yr
Price£84.9£82.18
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £82.18)

Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£82.18 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Benrinnes 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 13272) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

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