Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£61
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £60.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is better value at £61 vs £85.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£60.95 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £60.95)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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
Only Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old