GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes BarriqueThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenAllachieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.4%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£127£84.9
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

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 £127.

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

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£127 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 £127)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique 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 GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaCitricToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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