Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
£89
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £89.08 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - 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 £89.
For beginners: Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.08 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 £89.08)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Both taste of
Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange