The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£91
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glen Grant |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £91.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £91.
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
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £91.29)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.29 vs £84.9)
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 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)