Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV51.9%43%
Age30 yr21 yr
Price£106.29£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £106.

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

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.29 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 £106.29)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Honey

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Nutty

Where to buy

Inchgower 30 Year Old 1982 (cask 6985) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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