Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen ElginThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£68.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value73/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £69 vs £85.

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

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £68.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2006 (cask 801068) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

HoneyMalt ExtractToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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