The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Brackla
£80
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Brackla |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.95 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 Royal?
Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - 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
Only Royal Brackla 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15579) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)