Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFiley BayThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£65.75£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value76/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) is better value at £66 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£65.75 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £65.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Peated Finish (Batch 3) 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 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 Peated Finish (Batch 3)

SmokeyCitricMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Explore more