The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlenturret
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%45.9%
Age21 yr28 yr
Price£84.9£112.07
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £112.

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

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 £112.07)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£112.07 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glenturret 28 Year Old 1987 (cask 11199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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