The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Grant
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£61.49
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value81/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength is better value at £61 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 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.49)

Glen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£61.49 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 Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength

VanillaFresh FruitToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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