The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryMentzendorff
Region
CountryEnglandUnited Kingdom
TypeRye
ABV46.3%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£95£85.25
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness20/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum is better value at £85 vs £95.

For beginners: Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£95 vs £85.25)

Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£85.25 vs £95)

Cons

  • 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 Mentzendorff?

Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Yeasty

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitToastedHoneyVegetative

Only Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur / Magnum

Fragant

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