The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldStrathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryStrathmill
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£73.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £73.95)

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£73.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 Strathmill?

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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