BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryBenriachThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age20 yr21 yr
Price£124.75£84.9
Rating4.10/55.00/5

BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.10).

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).

BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.75 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 £124.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy BenRiach?

BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 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 BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017

ToastedHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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