The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldCaol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryCaol Ila
RegionOther ScotchIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.1%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£84.9£79.95
Rating5.00/52.50/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner45/100
Value31/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.50).

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £80 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 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.5 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 Caol?

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2007 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyMedicinalToastedFresh Fruit

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