Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary
Balmenach
£125
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £125.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£125 vs £84.9)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £125)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary 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
Only Balmenach 11 Year Old Malt Whisky Association 1996 - RBL 75th Anniversary
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old