The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldInchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryInchgower
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%59.3%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£69.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £70 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 £69.95)

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old Wood

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Chocolate

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 109) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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