Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen ElginThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£61.94£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is better value at £62 vs £85.

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

Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.94 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.94)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glen Elgin 12 Years Old 2007 (Parcel No.3) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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