Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
★ 5.00
£71
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £70.5 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £71 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£70.5 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £70.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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
Only Bowmore & Blair Athol 10 Year Old - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old