Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
Miltonduff
£81
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
The Antiquary
★ 5.00
£85
| Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) | The Antiquary 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miltonduff | The Antiquary |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Blended |
| ABV | 52.1% | 43% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £80.95 | £84.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
The Antiquary 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £81 vs £85.
For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£80.95 vs £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.9 vs £80.95)
Who should buy Miltonduff?
Miltonduff 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor) 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.
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 13 Year Old 2011 (Casks 8342565 and 8342595) The Octave - Betfred British Masters 2024 (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old