The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Invergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldInvergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInvergordon
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV43%63.8%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£63.71
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff) 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 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £63.71)

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£63.71 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (63.8%) — 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff) 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 Invergordon 15 Year Old 2007 (cask CG009) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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