The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV46.3%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £95.

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£95 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 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 The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitToastedHoneyVegetativeYeasty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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