The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Antiquary 21 Year OldTullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryTullibardine
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£84.9£72.81
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value69/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £73 vs £85.

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
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.81)

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.81 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Tullibardine 18 Year Old 1991 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

CitricMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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