Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

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

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of EdinburghMillstone 100 Rye Whisky
DistilleryWilliamsonMillstone Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV58.3%50%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£109.95£102.82
Rating5.00/5

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value49/100

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is better value at £103 vs £110.

For beginners: Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.95 vs £102.82)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£102.82 vs £109.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Williamson?

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Millstone?

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SherriedSmokeyCooked Fruit

Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

New WoodCooked MashHusky

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