Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The Cask vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The CaskThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryEdradourThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.3%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£64.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £65 vs £85.

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

Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • 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 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.95)

Who should buy Ballechin?

Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The Cask 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.

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

Only Ballechin 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 220) - Straight From The Cask

ToastedHoneyCitricVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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