The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Garioch
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yr20 yr
Price£84.9£75.77
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value66/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £76 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
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.77)

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£75.77 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedCitric

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