Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£65.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £66 vs £85.

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

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£65.95 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 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15251) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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