Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - 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 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£77
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - 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 | 16 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £76.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £77 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£76.95 vs £84.9)
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 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £76.95)
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - 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 16 Year Old 2003 (cask 13371) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old