Glenglassaugh 2009 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenglassaugh 2009 (bottled 2018) - Malts of ScotlandThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenglassaughThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.2%43%
Age9 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenglassaugh 2009 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenglassaugh 2009 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

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 £100.

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

Glenglassaugh 2009 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenglassaugh?

Glenglassaugh 2009 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenglassaugh 2009 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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