Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single CaskThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGreat Northern DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.1%43%
Age7 yr21 yr
Price£88.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

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 £89.

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

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.95 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 £88.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Great?

Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Great Northern Distillery 7 Year Old 2015 (Cask 1A) - The Single Cask

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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