Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 106/347) - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 106/347) - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen SpeyThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£94.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 106/347) - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 106/347) - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

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 £95.

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

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 106/347) - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.5 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 £94.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 106/347) - Vintage Casks (Mossburn) 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 Spey 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 106/347) - Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Fresh FruitCitricHoneyVanillaOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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