Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - 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.
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Girvan
£116
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 49.5% | 43% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £116.47 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £116.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.47 vs £84.9)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £116.47)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Girvan 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 169111) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old