The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 4.00
£80
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Benrinnes |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 47.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) is better value at £80 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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) 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
Only Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)