Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Benriach
£62
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £61.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £62 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£61.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −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 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.95)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 8 Year Old 2013 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old