Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryThe Vintage Malt Whisky CompanyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.5%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£77.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £78 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — 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 £77.95)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 303340) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitYeastyHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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