The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Mackmyra Svensk Ek

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMackmyra Svensk Ek
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMackmyra
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46.1%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£61.9
Rating5.00/54.10/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mackmyra Svensk Ek

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value66/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Svensk Ek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.10).

Mackmyra Svensk Ek is better value at £62 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.9)

Mackmyra Svensk Ek

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£61.9 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Svensk Ek suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Mackmyra Svensk Ek

VanillaToastedHoneyFresh FruitOily

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