Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCraigellachieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%43%
Age14 yr21 yr
Price£67.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £68 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£67.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £67.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 13725) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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