The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - 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
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£70
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | North British |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 43% | 51.5% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £69.6 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £70 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £69.6)
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£69.6 vs £84.9)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −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 North?
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)