Millstone 100 Rye Whisky vs Paul John 2015 (cask 6414) (bottled 2021) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Millstone 100 Rye WhiskyPaul John 2015 (cask 6414) (bottled 2021) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyPaul John
Region
CountryThe NetherlandsIndia
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV50%58.9%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£102.82£133.95
Rating5.00/5

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value49/100

Paul John 2015 (cask 6414) (bottled 2021) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Paul John 2015 (cask 6414) (bottled 2021) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is better value at £103 vs £134.

For beginners: Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£102.82 vs £133.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Paul John 2015 (cask 6414) (bottled 2021) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.95 vs £102.82)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Paul?

Paul John 2015 (cask 6414) (bottled 2021) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

VanillaNew WoodCooked MashHusky

Only Paul John 2015 (cask 6414) (bottled 2021) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokeyMedicinalLeatheryOld Wood

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