The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Strathclyde
£89
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Strathclyde |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 54.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £88.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £89.
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 £88.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.95 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 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (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
Only Strathclyde 31 Year Old 1980 Cask 1501 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)