East London Liquor Co. London Rye vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

East London Liquor Co. London RyeThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV47%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£78.11£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

East London Liquor Co. London Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value64/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

East London Liquor Co. London Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

East London Liquor Co. London Rye is better value at £78 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Co. London Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£78.11 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £78.11)

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Co. London Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 East London Liquor Co. London Rye

ToastedFresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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