The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Glentauchers
£76
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glentauchers |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £75.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.76)
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£75.76 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — 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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 6254) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)