Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryMiltonduffThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.2%43%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£74.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £75 vs £85.

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

Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — 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 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £74.95)

Who should buy Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 8330266) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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