Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Elgin
★ 4.00
£63
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 54.8% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £62.62 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £63 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£62.62 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £62.62)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glen Elgin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 84801451) (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old