Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
Ichiro's
£95
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ichiro's | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £94.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £95.
For beginners: Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£94.95 vs £84.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 affordable (£84.9 vs £94.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ichiro's?
Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky 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 Ichiro's Malt MWR / Mizunara Wood Reserve Japanese Blended Malt Whisky
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old