Kyrö 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 16037) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kyrö 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 16037) - Berry Bros. & RuddThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryKyrö Distillery CompanyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV54.6%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£129.87£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Kyrö 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 16037) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Kyrö 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 16037) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £130.

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

Kyrö 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 16037) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.87 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 £129.87)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Kyrö?

Kyrö 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 16037) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Kyrö 2016 (bottled 2021) (cask 16037) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

CitricVanillaToasted

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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