The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
Miltonduff
£81
| The Antiquary 21 Year Old | Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Antiquary | Miltonduff |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Scotch |
| ABV | 43% | 52.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £80.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £81 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £80.95)
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£80.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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 Miltonduff?
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)