Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryTullibardineThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£72.81£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value69/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £73 vs £85.

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

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.81 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.81)

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

CitricMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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