The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Glen Elgin
£68
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £67.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland is better value at £68 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 £67.95)
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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 Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 9800010) - The Single Malts of Scotland