The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Scotia 33 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Scotia
RegionOther ScotchCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%52%
Age21 yr33 yr
Price£84.9£131.5
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £132.

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 £131.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£131.5 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Scotia 33 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyLeathery

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