The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
£70
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Benrinnes |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 53.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) is better value at £70 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 £69.95)
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) 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 Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)