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

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

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
DistilleryFercullenMillstone Whisky
Region
CountryIrelandThe Netherlands
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV46%50%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£145.44£102.82
Rating5.00/5

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

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

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

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

Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

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).

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)

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

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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Fercullen 20 Year Old - Five Elements 2021

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

New WoodCooked MashHusky

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