The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlenAllachie
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55.2%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£84.9£75.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.95)

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£75.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — 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 GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (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

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only GlenAllachie 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 3033109) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaToastedChocolateHoneyFresh Fruit

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