Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten GemsThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryStrathclydeThe Antiquary
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.1%43%
Age31 yr21 yr
Price£69.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £70 vs £85.

For beginners: Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.95)

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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.

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 Strathclyde 31 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

OilyHoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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