Inchgower 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12361) - 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 1999 (cask 12361) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryInchgowerThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%43%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£88.57£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12361) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12361) - 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).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £89.

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12361) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£88.57 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 £88.57)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12361) - 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12361) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Chocolate

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Nutty

Where to buy

Inchgower 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12361) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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