The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMillstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMillstone Whisky
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandThe Netherlands
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55.3%
Age21 yr6 yr
Price£84.9£79.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £80 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 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — 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 Millstone?

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractNew WoodFresh FruitHoney

Explore more