The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - 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
Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£67
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £66.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £67 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 £66.94)
Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£66.94 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — 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 Braeval?
Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - 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 Braeval 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 27768) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)