Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & RuddThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen KeithThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.2%43%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£136.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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 £137.

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

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£136.95 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 £136.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 157680/2) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Explore more