The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldInchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInchgower
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%51.5%
Age21 yr7 yr
Price£84.9£62.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask is better value at £63 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 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £62.95)

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£62.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

VanillaMalt ExtractCitricNew Wood

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Inchgower 7 Year Old 2016 (Cask 300748) - The Single Cask

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