Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
£70
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 53.2% | 43% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) is better value at £70 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — 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 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi) 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 Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 305246) (Adelphi)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old