Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)
Benriach
£78
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.6% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £78.22 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff) is better value at £78 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)
Pros
- +More affordable (£78.22 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — 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 £78.22)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff) 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 Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask CM305) - The Golden Cask (House of MacDuff)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old