Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistillerySpeysideThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.7%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£116.33£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

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 £116.

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

Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£116.33 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 £116.33)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt) 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 Speyside 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 0000001/3159) - (Saltire Rare Malt)

VanillaToastedNew WoodMalt ExtractHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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