Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Garioch
£70
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.5% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £70 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £70 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£70 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 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £70)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Garioch 11 Year Old 2012 (Thompson Bros.)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old