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

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

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFiley BayThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£64£84.9
Rating3.67/55.00/5

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value57/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4) is better value at £64 vs £85.

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

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.7 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64)

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay STR Finish (Batch 4) 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 STR Finish (Batch 4)

Fresh FruitCooked FruitVanillaToastedHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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