The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryThe Glasgow Distillery Co.
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%56.6%
Age21 yr5 yr
Price£84.9£61.45
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated) is better value at £61 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 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.45)

Glasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£61.45 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — 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 Glasgow?

Glasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glasgow 1770 Constantia Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated)

Fresh FruitCitricHoneyChocolateVanilla

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