Mackmyra Svensk Ek vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mackmyra Svensk EkThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMackmyraThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.1%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£61.9£84.9
Rating4.10/55.00/5

Mackmyra Svensk Ek

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value66/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Mackmyra Svensk Ek

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.10).

Mackmyra Svensk Ek is better value at £62 vs £85.

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

Mackmyra Svensk Ek

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£61.9 vs £84.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £61.9)

Who should buy Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Svensk Ek 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 Mackmyra Svensk Ek

VanillaToastedHoneyFresh FruitOily

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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