Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFiley BayThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£72.25£84.9
Rating4.86/55.00/5

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value67/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is better value at £72 vs £85.

For beginners: Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£72.25 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)

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 £72.25)

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaFresh FruitCitric

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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