The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs East London Liquor Company London Rye

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldEast London Liquor Company London Rye
DistilleryThe AntiquaryEast London Liquor Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedRye
ABV43%47%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£79.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

East London Liquor Company London Rye

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Company London Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

East London Liquor Company London Rye 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

East London Liquor Company London Rye

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 East?

East London Liquor Company London Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Tobacco

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

Only East London Liquor Company London Rye

SmokeyFresh Fruit

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