MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

MB Roland Straight Corn WhiskeyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMB RolandThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeCornBlended
ABV56.5%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£60.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey is better value at £61 vs £85.

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

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £60.95)

Who should buy MB?

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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