The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - 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 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£120
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 48.7% |
| Age | 21 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £119.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - 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 £120.
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 £119.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.9 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - 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
Both taste of
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1995 (cask 15008) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange