The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Ord
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%48.4%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£84.9£80.29
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £80 vs £85.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £80.29)

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£80.29 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - 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

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Ord 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 12060) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

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