Millstone 100 Rye Whisky vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 100 Rye WhiskyThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryThe NetherlandsScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV50%43%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£102.82£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £103.

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

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.82 vs £84.9)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £102.82)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 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 100 Rye Whisky

VanillaNew WoodToastedCooked MashHusky

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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