Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish WhiskeyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlendaloughThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£72.88£84.9
Rating4.90/55.00/5

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value67/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.90).

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey is better value at £73 vs £85.

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.88 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.88)

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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