The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldMackmyra Moment – Virvelvind
DistilleryThe AntiquaryMackmyra
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46.8%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£114.75
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £115.

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 affordable (£84.9 vs £114.75)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.75 vs £84.9)
  • 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 Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Mackmyra Moment – Virvelvind

SmokeyToastedHoneyNew Wood

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