The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlengoyne
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£84.9£82.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner90/100
Value48/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £83 vs £85.

For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (90/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £82.95)

Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£82.95 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherried

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Dried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)

HoneyVanillaCooked Fruit

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