Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryStrathmillThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
Age13 yr21 yr
Price£73.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £74 vs £85.

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

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£73.95 vs £84.9)

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £73.95)

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Strathmill 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/020) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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