The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor
GlenAllachie
£80
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor 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 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor 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
Only GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 30900794) - Duncan Taylor