Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single CaskThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.2%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£77.39£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask is better value at £77 vs £85.

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£77.39 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £77.39)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask 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 Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

SmokeyMedicinal

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Explore more