Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - 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.

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryDeanstonThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.5%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£71.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - 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).

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £72 vs £85.

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — 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 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £71.95)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Deanston 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 1149) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Cooked FruitChocolateMalt ExtractVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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