Millstone 100 Rye Whisky vs Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Millstone 100 Rye WhiskyWilliamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyWilliamson
Region
CountryThe NetherlandsScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV50%58.3%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£102.82£109.95
Rating5.00/5

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

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

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke64/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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 £110.

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 £109.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£109.95 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 Williamson?

Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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

VanillaToasted

Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky

New WoodCooked MashHusky

Only Williamson 10 Year Old 2012 (Cask 223) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SherriedSmokeyCooked Fruit

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