The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Scotia 15 Year Old

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Scotia 15 Year Old
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Scotia
RegionOther ScotchCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£61.95
Rating5.00/54.59/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.59).

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old is better value at £62 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.95)

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£61.95 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Scotia 15 Year Old

Fresh FruitCitricMalt ExtractHoney

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