Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & RuddThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCopper Rivet DistilleryThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.7%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£124.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - 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 £125.

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

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.95 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 £124.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Masthouse?

Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - 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 Masthouse (Copper Rivet) 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 16) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

ToastedMalt ExtractOilySmokey

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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