Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes
★ 4.00
£80
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.5% | 43% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) is better value at £80 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −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 17 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt) 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 Benrinnes 17 Year Old 2000 (Master of Malt)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old