Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV61.1%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£72.82£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value69/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £73 vs £85.

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

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.82 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.82)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

HoneyToastedSmokeyMedicinal

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Craigellachie 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 2340) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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