The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Strathclyde 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2790) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldStrathclyde 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2790) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryStrathclyde
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%54.8%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£84.9£117.99
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathclyde 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2790) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2790) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £118.

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)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £117.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathclyde 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2790) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£117.99 vs £84.9)
  • 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2790) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Strathclyde 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 2790) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractOilyToastedHusky

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