Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
GreatDrams
£77
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GreatDrams | The Antiquary |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Blended |
| ABV | 50.2% | 43% |
| Age | 4 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £76.92 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is better value at £77 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +More affordable (£76.92 vs £84.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £76.92)
Who should buy Indiana?
Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Indiana Rye 4 Year Old 2017 (cask GD-IR-4) - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old