Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.4%43%
Age36 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value50/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £100.

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

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Old Wood

Only Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Inchgower 36 Year Old 1974 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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