The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMB Roland
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV43%55.7%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£67.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value44/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey is better value at £68 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 £67.95)

MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey

Pros

  • +More affordable (£67.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Malt Whiskey is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only MB Roland Straight Malt Whiskey

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

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