Millstone 100 Rye Whisky vs Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

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

Millstone 100 Rye WhiskyFercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyFercullen
Region
CountryThe NetherlandsIreland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV50%46%
Age8 yr20 yr
Price£102.82£145.44
Rating5.00/5

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value49/100

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is better value at £103 vs £145.

For beginners: Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£102.82 vs £145.44)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£145.44 vs £102.82)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Fercullen?

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021 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

VanillaToasted

Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

New WoodCooked MashHusky

Only Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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