The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - 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
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish
£136
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Clynelish |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £136.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £136.
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 £136.45)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£136.45 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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - 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 Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)