Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnThe Antiquary
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%43%
Age15 yr21 yr
Price£76.22£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - 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

Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - 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).

Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £76 vs £85.

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

Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£76.22 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £76.22)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - 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 Fettercairn 15 Year Old 2004 (cask 13708) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

CitricFresh FruitCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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