Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.7%43%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£91.29£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value55/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £91.

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

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£91.29 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £91.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 130800) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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