Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen KeithThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.7%43%
Age22 yr21 yr
Price£74.2£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £74 vs £85.

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

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.2 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — 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 £74.2)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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 Keith 22 Year Old 1989 - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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