Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask FinishThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTobermoryThe Antiquary
RegionIslandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.8%43%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£98.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

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 £99.

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.95 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 £98.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Ledaig 11 Year Old 2010 Virgin Oak Cask Finish

SmokeyNew WoodToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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