The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryFercullen
Region
CountryEnglandIreland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%46%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£95£145.44
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £145.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £145.44)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£145.44 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Fercullen?

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitHoneyVegetativeYeasty

Only Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

SherriedDried FruitChocolateVanilla

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