The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlengoyne
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55.9%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£84.9£94
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £94.

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 £94)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 13308) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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