The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
★ 4.00
£63
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Balblair |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £62.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £62.97)
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£62.97 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Balblair?
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (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
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange