Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special ReleaseThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFiley BayThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£79.95£84.9
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value38/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release is better value at £80 vs £85.

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

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Porter Cask Special Release 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 Porter Cask Special Release

ChocolateToastedCooked FruitOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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