The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Keith
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50.7%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£84.9£74.2
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £74 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.2)

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.2 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — 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 Glen?

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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 Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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