The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Glengoyne
£72
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glengoyne |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £71.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is better value at £72 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 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £71.78)
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +More affordable (£71.78 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 Glengoyne 18 Year Old 1997 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)