The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGreat Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGreat Northern Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%54.1%
Age21 yr7 yr
Price£84.9£88.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

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 £89.

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 £88.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.95 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 Great?

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - 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 Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

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