The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldFiley Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryFiley Bay
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£72.25
Rating5.00/54.86/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value67/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is better value at £72 vs £85.

For beginners: Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £72.25)

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.25 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 Filey?

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaFresh FruitCitric

Explore more