The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory
★ 4.00
£108
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Tobermory |
| Region | Other Scotch | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 51.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £108.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £108.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £108.05)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.05 vs £84.9)
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.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12580) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)