The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Loch Lomond
£83
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits is better value at £83 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 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £82.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Croftengea?
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – 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 Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange