The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - 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
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£65
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £65 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 £64.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 14290) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)