The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits
Craigellachie
£69
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Craigellachie |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £68.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits is better value at £69 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 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £68.95)
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£68.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits 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 Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2011 (cask 14) - Fruitful Spirits