The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs New Riff Winter Whiskey

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldNew Riff Winter Whiskey
DistilleryThe AntiquaryNew Riff
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV43%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£84.9£85.95
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

New Riff Winter Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New Riff Winter Whiskey

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 £86.

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 £85.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

New Riff Winter Whiskey

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£85.95 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 New?

New Riff Winter Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only New Riff Winter Whiskey

ChocolateToastedMalt ExtractHoney

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