Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory
★ 4.00
£108
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | The Antiquary |
| Region | Island | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 51.1% | 43% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £108.05 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £108.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.05 vs £84.9)
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 £108.05)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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 Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old