The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Garioch
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.2%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£78.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £79 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 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £78.95)

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£78.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — 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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

VanillaToastedFresh FruitMalt ExtractNew Wood

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