Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenlossieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.1%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£78.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £79 vs £85.

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

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£78.5 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • 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 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £78.5)

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Glenlossie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Fresh FruitHoneyCitricMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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