Millstone 10 Year Old American Oak vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 10 Year Old American OakThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryThe NetherlandsScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£85.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Millstone 10 Year Old American Oak

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 10 Year Old American Oak

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 £86.

For beginners: Millstone 10 Year Old American Oak is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Millstone 10 Year Old American Oak

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£85.5 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 £85.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 10 Year Old American Oak is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Millstone 10 Year Old American Oak

VanillaNew WoodFresh FruitToastedHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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