The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldInchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInchgower
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%59%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£84.9£77.65
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

Smoke65/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) is better value at £78 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 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £77.65)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£77.65 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky) 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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

SmokeyKipperyMalt ExtractSandy

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Inchgower 10 Year Old 2011 - Labyrinth (Fable Whisky)

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