The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMillstone 100 Rye Whisky
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMillstone Whisky
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeBlendedRye
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£84.9£102.82
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value49/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £103.

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
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £102.82)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.82 vs £84.9)

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 Millstone?

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

VanillaNew WoodToastedCooked MashHusky

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