Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 15582) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 15582) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain
£133
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 15582) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | The Antiquary |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £132.7 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 15582) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 15582) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
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 £133.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 15582) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£132.7 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £132.7)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 15582) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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