Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTeaninichThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.6%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£79.9£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £80 vs £85.

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

Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.9 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • 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 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.9)

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Teaninich 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 1810) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

VanillaMalt ExtractNew WoodFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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