Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBen NevisThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.6%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£76.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool) is better value at £77 vs £85.

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

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£76.5 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — 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 £76.5)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool) 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

Only Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (Dramfool)

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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