Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
The Glenlivet
★ 5.00
£128
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Glenlivet | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 37 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £127.71 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £128.
For beginners: Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.71 vs £84.9)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £127.71)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenlivet?
Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Both taste of
Only Glenlivet 37 Year Old 1974 (Cask 5247) (Berry Bros. & Rudd
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old