Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double CaskThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAberlourThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£67.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask is better value at £68 vs £85.

For beginners: Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£67.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £67.95)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

VanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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