Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The InfinitaThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlenmorangieThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£128£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value39/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £128.

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

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£128 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 £128)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita 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 Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToastedFragant

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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