The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
£85
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4 | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Oxford Artisan Distillery | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 51.3% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £84.75 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4 is better value at £85 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4
Pros
- +More affordable (£84.75 vs £84.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £84.75)
Who should buy The?
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 4
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old