Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£98
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | The Antiquary |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £98.29 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (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 £98.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.29 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 £98.29)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (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
Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 1996 (cask 13444) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old