The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldFiley Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryFiley Bay
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£65.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value76/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) is better value at £66 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.75 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Filey?

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) 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

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

SmokeyCitricMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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