The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMB Roland
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedCorn
ABV43%56.5%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£60.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey is better value at £61 vs £85.

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

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 £60.95)

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy MB?

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey 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.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

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