The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Glen Garioch
£100
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 61.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £100 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
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 £100.
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 £100)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£100 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 Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & 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
Only Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1994 (cask 1) - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)