Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish
£136
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £136.45 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - 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 £136.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£136.45 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 £136.45)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (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
Only Clynelish 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 18872) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old