Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.6%43%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£83.66£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £84 vs £85.

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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£83.66 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £83.66)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88174 & 88175) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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