Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Balblair
★ 4.00
£63
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £62.97 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
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)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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).
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)
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)
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.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
Balblair 17 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange