Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GariochThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£85.75£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £86.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£85.75 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 £85.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 2012 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Barrel / Single & Single Highland Whisky

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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