The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits
Glen Garioch
£76
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £75.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits is better value at £76 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 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £75.95)
Glen Garioch 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£75.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits 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 10 Year Old 2011 (cask GG1121) – Hidden Spirits