The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlentauchers
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedScotch
ABV43%47.5%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£84.9£63.5
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £64 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 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.5)

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£63.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glentauchers 9 Year Old 2014 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

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