Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Flagship Marrying StrengthThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFiley BayThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.1%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£68.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength is better value at £69 vs £85.

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

Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£68.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — 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 £68.95)

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Filey Bay Flagship Marrying Strength

HoneyFresh FruitCitricMalt ExtractVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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