BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.3% | 43% |
| Age | 19 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £83.11 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak is better value at £83 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Pros
- +More affordable (£83.11 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 19 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.11)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak 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 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 4386) - Virgin American Oak
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old