The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Keith
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.2%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£84.9£136.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £137.

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)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £136.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£136.95 vs £84.9)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

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