Aberlour 23 Year Old September 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberlour 23 Year Old September 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryAberlourThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53%43%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£127.95£84.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Aberlour 23 Year Old September 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value31/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Aberlour 23 Year Old September 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £128.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 23 Year Old September 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£127.95 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £127.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 23 Year Old September 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.

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

SherriedNutty

Only Aberlour 23 Year Old September 1992 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobacco

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