Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Strathclyde
£139
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | The Antiquary |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 46.3% | 43% |
| Age | 34 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £138.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £139.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£138.95 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 £138.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
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 34 Year Old 1990 (cask 20243) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old