Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenburgie
★ 5.00
£96
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 51.4% | 43% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £95.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £96.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.95 vs £84.9)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£84.9 vs £95.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glenburgie 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 13711) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old