Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky vs The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French WhiskyThe Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryHautes GlacesThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£14.95£19.94
Rating4.40/5

Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (4.40 vs 0.00).

Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky is better value at £15 vs £20.

For beginners: The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£14.95 vs £19.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.4)

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.4/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£19.94 vs £14.95)

Who should buy Hautes?

Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Hautes Glaces 2013 Episteme S12U24 Malted Spelt Whisky Sample French Whisky

YeastyVegetative

Only The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyDried FruitVanillaCitric

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