Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMillstone WhiskyThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryThe NetherlandsScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.3%43%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£79.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £80 vs £85.

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

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.95)

Who should buy Millstone?

Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Millstone 6 Year Old 2010 (cask 1874) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractNew WoodFresh FruitHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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