Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£95
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | 15 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £94.64 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - 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 £95.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£94.64 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 £94.64)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 17885) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old