The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlengoyne
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%58.4%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£74.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value67/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive is better value at £75 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
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Glengoyne 15 Year Old 2005 (cask 14639) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) - Master of Malt Exclusive

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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