The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - 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
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£63
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 55.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £63 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £62.95)
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)