The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlenglassaugh
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr7 yr
Price£84.9£89.38
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £89.38)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.38 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 Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glenglassaugh 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 6913235) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaNew WoodHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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