Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlengoyneThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£79.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013 is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.99 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.99)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Glengoyne 10 Year Old - Pre 2013

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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