The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£71
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £70.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £71 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
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £70.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£70.5 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Bowmore?
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)