Benriach 11 Year Old 2010 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benriach 11 Year Old 2010 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBenriachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV62.5%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£86.94£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 11 Year Old 2010 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benriach 11 Year Old 2010 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £87.

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

Benriach 11 Year Old 2010 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.94 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 £86.94)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 11 Year Old 2010 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) 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 Benriach 11 Year Old 2010 - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyCitricVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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